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Are you planning on coming to the Netherlands to work and/or live here. Then you will need health insurance in the Netherlands. Even if you already have insurance in your home country. Does your family come with you? Then, they have to take our insurance as well. Easy to take out insuranceThere is already a lot you need tot do when you come to work in a different country. That’s why we try to make taking out Netherlands health insurance easy for you. First, you need to register in the municipality where you are going to live. After you do that, you will get a “Burger service nummer (BSN)”. This number indicates that you live in the Netherlands. With this BSN, you can take out an insurance with us. You can do so by going to our website an applying for insurance online. Insured through your employerAnother option is to be insured by your employer. We have contracts with a lot of employers in the Netherlands. If you are going to work for one of those employers, they can take out health insurance for you. They have acces to a portal, in which they can register you as a new insured person. Do you temporarily leave The Netherlands, and do you come back after a while? We can pause your insurance while you are gone and we will turn it back on when you return. This way, you don’t have to pay for the period of time you are not here. Your employer can also arrange for you to get ‘zorgtoeslag’. This is money from the Dutch government to help you pay for your health insurance. For more information, go to our website. We look forward to welcoming you to HollandZorg.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need health insurance if I'm moving to the Netherlands?▼
Yes, health insurance is mandatory in the Netherlands for all residents, even if you already have coverage in your home country. You must obtain Dutch health insurance after registering with your municipality and receiving your BSN (citizen service number).
How do I register for health insurance in the Netherlands?▼
First, register at your local municipality to obtain a BSN. With this number, you can apply for health insurance online through the insurance provider's website or ask your employer to arrange it if they have a contract with an insurer.
Can my employer arrange health insurance for me?▼
Yes, many employers in the Netherlands have contracts with health insurance providers. Your employer can register you as a new insured person through their portal, making the process even simpler for you.
What happens to my insurance if I temporarily leave the Netherlands?▼
You can pause your health insurance while you're away and resume it when you return. This way, you only pay for the periods when you're actually living in the Netherlands, avoiding unnecessary expenses.
What is zorgtoeslag and how can I get it?▼
Zorgtoeslag is financial assistance from the Dutch government to help cover health insurance costs. Your employer can arrange this for you, or you can inquire about eligibility through your insurance provider's website.