This yearʼs NEAK appropriation includes HUF 42.4 billion to finance benefits, compared to HUF 37.5 bln last year. In November, according to NEAK data, 277 primary care dental practices were permanently vacant, up from 235 in April and 246 in May, but down from 288 in June, the paper wrote.

The data is pretty much stagnant, said Ákos Nagy, vice-president of the Hungarian Medical Chamber, who said that the practice funded by NEAK provides security for primary care dentists.