Taking out health insurance
In the Netherlands a basic health insurance is mandatory for everyone aged 18 and over. Take out insurance within 4 months of getting your residence permit. You are often entitled to healthcare allowance.
Lütfen dikkat: This information is general and meant to help you get started. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules and amounts change — always check the official source or ask for help at your municipality or VluchtelingenWerk.
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- Choose a health insurer and take out the basic insurance.
- Apply for healthcare allowance at the Belastingdienst to help pay the premium.
- Pay the monthly premium on time to avoid debts.
- Cannot pay? Call the Zorgverzekeringslijn for help.
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- Children under 18 are insured for free with you.
- Mind the own risk (a yearly own contribution, called eigen risico).
- Additional insurance is optional.