Yesterday Dutch government announced its budget for 2022. As in previous years insurance premiums will rise again, but the mandatory excess is expected to remain unchanged at 385 €. The average increase is expected to be…
During the summer, many people enjoy a well-deserved holiday. This is different for many internationals. Due to Covid restrictions, a trip home is still difficult for some. Others, on the contrary, are stepping in to fill…
The oak processionary caterpillar is a caterpillar that lives in some oak trees during spring and summer, usually in May, June and July, but due to the colder spring weather in 2021, most nuisance this year…
A constantly changing world requires that companies adapt to their challenges. Be it climate change, globalization or the current pandemic, organizations need to keep changing to meet the expectations of their customers and society as a…
Are you interested in how to get a COVID test? Would you like to find out if you are entitled to a vaccination? Even if you don’t have a Dutch BSN (Citizen Service Number) or residence…
Spring seems to be really here, with the opportunity to have a drink at a terrace in the sun. Despite strong concerns of healthcare providers, curfew and some other restrictions have been lifted. Vaccination is finally…
In September 2020, GPinfo.nl, an English version of Dutch Thuisarts.nl was launched. Thuisarts provides information about health, disease and treatment that is consulted 5 mln times monthly by the general public and GP’s. GPinfo.nl was started…
If you have Dutch health insurance and visit your GP, pharmacy or a medical specialist, you are not likely to see what they charge for their services. You just present your health insurance card and any…
Internationals are often surprised that, in the Netherlands, one is only expected to visit the GP when there is something wrong. They find preventive healthcare lacking. They are not alone in this. In a recent study,…
Your GP keeps information about your health in your medical record. You can view that information at the doctor’s office or ask for a hardcopy. Since July 1, 2020, GP’s are required to also give online…