Healthcare
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Choosing a health insurance policy
Everyone living in the Netherlands is required to have basic health insurance. Read how to choose health insurance here.
Pregnancy and childbirth in the Netherlands
Information
This is how the Dutch healthcare system works
If you need healthcare, in the Netherlands you always go to the GP first. The GP can refer you to other healthcare. Only in case of acute care can you immediately call the emergency number or go to the GP office. Read more about how healthcare works in the Netherlands.
This is how you get a personal number (BSN) to handle your affairs in the Netherlands
If you are in the Netherlands for more than 6 months, you will get a personal number: a citizen service number (BSN). You need this number to arrange your personal affairs in the Netherlands. Read here how to get such a number.
Healthcare allowance to pay for your health insurance
If you have a low income, for example, because you have to live on benefits or student grants, you may be able to get healthcare allowance. This is a contribution from the government to pay for your health insurance.
Sexual health information and care
If you are looking for care and information about sexuality, e.g. about safe sex, an unwanted pregnancy or about STIs. Read here about care and information around sexuality in the Netherlands.
Here is what you can do if you are not feeling well mentally and have an asylum residence permit
If you have fled, stress, poor sleep or poor concentration are not unusual characteristics. These characteristics are part of your mental health. This form of health is about how you feel. Read here about mental health and what you can do to feel better.
Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites
In the Netherlands, you arrange many personal matters online. For example, with the Dutch government. Or for your health insurance or pension. For this you need DigiD. This article explains what DigiD is and how to apply for it.
Healthcare in the Netherlands
See how healthcare works in the Netherlands in this video.
All about DigiD
Here, Steffie explains what DigiD is, how to apply for DigiD and how to use it.
Explanation of health insurance
Check out everything about health insurance here. For example, about the deductible and what to look out for when checking your health insurance.
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