The director of VLK has highlighted a significant financial issue regarding healthcare payments in Lithuania, revealing that in 2025, service financing increased by 230 million euros. Despite this boost, several healthcare institutions exceeded their agreements with the Health Insurance Fund, leading to an outstanding payment of 26.8 million euros. This unfulfilled financial obligation has raised concerns about the sustainability of healthcare financing, particularly as it relates to the services that institutions provide beyond their contract limits.

A breakdown of the unpaid services indicates that the largest segment come from non-priority inpatient services, totaling around 13 million euros, which reflects a similar shortfall from the previous year. In addition, another 13.8 million euros worth of various services remain unpaid this year, indicating a problematic trend in managing healthcare resources. This also highlights the discrepancies between the anticipated and actual healthcare expenditures, suggesting that institutions are operating under financial strain as they provide services beyond their contractual obligations.

The implications of this financial situation are significant for both public and private healthcare providers in Lithuania. Public institutions are predominantly impacted by non-priority inpatient services while private ones are facing challenges related to costs for MRI scans and specialist consultations. The total university revealed by VLK Director G. Bendorius stresses that 1.2% of the value of services provided remains unpaid, pointing to critical financial management issues within the healthcare system. Without addressing these payment gaps, both healthcare quality and access could potentially decline, complicating the landscape for future healthcare service delivery in Lithuania.