The Implementing Measures are amended as follows:
(1)
In Article 3(5), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘Where a beneficiary waives his or her entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses, he or she shall be entitled to reimbursement of two-thirds of the contribution due for health insurance up to a maximum reimbursement of EUR 410 per month.’;
(2)
in Article 15(2), point (d) is replaced by the following:
‘(d)
until the maximum reimbursement limits in points (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph are reached, the reimbursement ceiling shall be EUR 0,59/km;’;
(3)
in Article 20(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:
‘(a)
for the part of the journey between 0 and 50 km: EUR 26,56;’;
(4)
in Article 22, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1.
The maximum annual amount which may be reimbursed in respect of travel expenses incurred in the cases referred to in Article 10(1), point (b), shall be EUR 5 638.’;
(5)
in Article 22(8), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘The maximum annual amount which may be reimbursed in respect of the travel expenses actually incurred by committee or subcommittee chairs in travelling to attend a conference or event which deals with a matter of European interest falling within the sphere of responsibility of their committee or subcommittee and which has a parliamentary dimension shall be EUR 5 008. Such participation shall require prior authorisation from the President of Parliament, following verification that appropriations up to the maximum amount indicated above are available.’;
(6)
in Article 24, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2.
If the attendance referred to in paragraph 1 takes place on the territory of the Union, a Member shall receive a lump-sum allowance of EUR 359.’.