Overview
- Doctors and pharmacies now have until mid‑2026 to switch to eHBA 2.1 and new SMC‑B cards for the ECC migration, according to Gematik.
- “RSA‑only” TI connectors must still be replaced by December 31, 2025, while RSA‑based card terminals may remain in service until the end of 2026.
- The KBV had sought an extension to avert outages for e‑prescriptions and e‑sick notes, citing more than 50,000 professional ID cards not yet migrated.
- Manufacturers reported capacity shortfalls, with Medisign increasing production, and D‑Trust acknowledged a shipping mix‑up in a small number of eHBA cases that were promptly blocked.
- Pharmacies using CGM Lauer reported temporary signature problems when transmitting e‑prescriptions, and the vendor says process changes have resolved most incidents with support ongoing.