How to apply for a state-funded assistive device

Published: 13 May 2026

In order to receive state-funded technical aids, certain documents must be prepared and submitted. This section contains information on what is required in each situation to make the application process as easy as possible for you.

Required documents when applying for the first time

If you are applying for an assistive device (AD) for the first time, you need to start by preparing two main basic documents:

Medical professional's opinion in the e-health system
Your application.

1. Opinion in the E-health system

To apply for technical aids, you need to visit a specialist who will prepare the necessary opinion in the E-health system. This can be done by healthcare professionals:
• Family doctor;
• Attending physician;
• Occupational therapist;
• Physiotherapist;
• Technical orthopedist;
• Audiologist.
Note: For specific respiratory assistive devices, the opinion is prepared by a pulmonologist or cardiologist.

2. Your application

To request an assistive device, it is necessary to submit an application, which serves as a person's confirmation of the desire to receive a specific technical aid according to their needs.
You must submit the application to the Vaivari Technical Aids Centre (hereinafter VTPC):

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If the application is signed by an authorized person, a copy of the document confirming the representation rights must be attached to the documents.

Additional documents in special medical cases

For certain types of technical aids, specific documents are required in addition to the application and the medical professional's opinion:

Functional bed, pressure relief mattress or bed table:

You must have the opinion of the State Commission of Health and Working Ability Experts regarding the need for special care.
Additionally, you must submit the original Braden scale form filled out by the medical professional.

CPAP / APAP therapy devices:
You must attach the examination result sheet indicating the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).
BiPAP therapy devices:
An assessment of your self-care abilities is required using the Barthel index form, where the score must be between 16 and 20 points.
Sports-related technical aids:
You must submit a confirmation from the Latvian Paralympic Committee regarding regular sports activities.

Application for Urgent Technical Aids

If technical aids are needed urgently (injury, surgery, work), in addition to the basic documents, a document proving your rights must be submitted.
If you need technical aids urgently, the application must include a document that confirms your right to priority treatment.
Accordion: Documents to Justify Urgency

Persons with first-time functional impairments: A medical record extract or discharge summary not older than 6 months must be submitted.
Persons with predictable disabilities: An individual rehabilitation plan must be submitted, in which the specialist clearly states that technical aids are needed urgently.
Employed persons: An employer's confirmation (not older than 1 month) must be submitted, stating that technical aids are necessary for performing direct work duties.
Students: A confirmation from the educational institution regarding the need for technical aids in the learning process must be submitted.
Self-employed persons or business operators: The company name and taxpayer registration number must be provided (applicable if technical aids are needed for work).
Pregnant women: If technical aids are needed due to changes in body anthropometric parameters (height).
Children and youth: Children, as well as those who have reached adulthood, if they entered the queue at least 6 months before reaching adulthood.

Reapplication for receiving technical aids

You can reapply for the technical aids if the previous device's usage term has expired, your health condition or height parameters have changed.
The required documents for reapplication
The document set is the same as the first time:
1. A new specialist's opinion in the E-health system.
2. An application for receiving technical aids.

Where and how to submit documents?

Select the most convenient method for submitting documents:
1. In person: Deliver the documents personally to one of our departments, bringing an identity document with you
2. By mail: Send signed paper documents to one of our departments in Riga, Kuldīga or Rēzekne.
3. Electronically: Send signed documents with a secure e-signature to our email.
4. Client portal: Log in with an e-signature and fill out the form online at www.vtpc.lv

The application process is complete - what will happen next:
Wait for the document evaluation

VTPC reviews documents within one month. Possible decisions:

Positive: You are being registered in the queue for receiving technical aids.
Additional assessment: You are invited to the Functioning Assessment Laboratory (FNL) to accurately determine the most suitable technical aid for you.
Supplementation: You are asked to provide the missing information.

Rejection: If the situation does not meet the specified requirements (for example, the previous technical aid usage period has not expired).

Receive an invitation from VTPC

Receive a technical aid

At the time of receipt, the assistive device is adjusted and your training takes place.

Personal arrival: Wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, and orthopedic shoes must be received in person for individual adjustment. Self-care technical aids can also be received by an authorized person.
Documents: A personal identification document (and authorization, if necessary) must be presented.
Contract and payment: A contract is signed and a one-time patient contribution is made (7.11 EUR for adults, 1.42 EUR for children). Exempt from the one-time contribution: low-income individuals, individuals in long-term social care institutions, hospitals, or detention facilities (a relevant certificate must be presented).
Home visit: If you cannot come due to health reasons, you can request a paid home visit.