Factsheet for measure
GR-2020-48/1499
– measures in Greece
Setting of a maximum profit margin for health related products and services
Θέσπιση ανώτατου ορίου κέρδους
Background information
The Ministry of Development and Investment announced the setting of a maximum profit margin in businesses selling products or providing services needed for the health as well as for nutrition, transportation and security of consumers. The measure in in force until 28 February 2021 with a possibility of further extension.
Content of measure
The Ministry of Development & Investment announced, 27 November 2020 that, by virtue of art. 21, LA 20.03.2020 as amended by art. 28, L.4753/2020 a new amendment will be submitted in the next few days by which it will be empowered to be able to set maximum final prices, on goods and services, necessary to ensure the public health and the financial interests of the citizens. As such the amendment will provide for the maximum final charge rates for COVID-19 testing to each private service provider.
The prices are as follows:
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As a maximum charge for the RT-PCR molecular test for the detection of the COVID-19, €40,00.
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As a maximum charge for the rapid test for coronary antigen detection COVID-19 (Rapid test),€10.00.
Use of measure
The measure applies to all citizens.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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No special funding required
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No involvement
Views and reactions
No available answer
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