A Polish Member of Parliament, Małgorzata Pępek of the Civic Coalition (KO), has addressed reports concerning her receiving a medical examination at a hospital in Żywiec outside of the standard queue. Pępek stated she simply requested registration and was scheduled for an appointment when a slot became available. However, the hospital has determined that the provided medical service cannot be billed through the National Health Fund (NFZ), Poland’s public healthcare system. This decision suggests the appointment was considered outside of normal procedures. The incident has raised questions about potential preferential treatment for public officials. Pępek maintains she did not request special treatment, only a standard appointment. The hospital’s billing decision is now fueling debate regarding access to healthcare and the use of public funds.