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The Romanian National Health Insurance House (CNAS) announced that patients can access medical services without the electronic signature from the health card until November 30, 2026. This temporary measure allows for the continued testing of the electronic signing system while ensuring patients' access to healthcare. Both the Electronic Health Insurance Card (CEAS) and the Electronic Identity Card (CEI) can be used simultaneously, but the absence of the health card signature will not hinder service validation. Patients are encouraged to present either document when possible, but existing legal conditions for service access remain in effect. Additionally, CNAS issued an order for reporting services provided offline in October 2026, maintaining the same validation rules for that period.