Understanding ‘Eigen Risico’ ➜
The concept of ‘Eigen Risico’ puzzles many internationals. It translates as ‘own risk’, but is in English mostly referred to as excess or deductible. But what is it and how does it affect what you pay…
news
Preventive Healthcare in The Netherlands ➜
Today the Dutch government will announce its new approach to prevention. It aims to curb smoking, alcohol abuse and obesity in an effort to reduce the incidence of chronic and deadly diseases. The plans that were…
Newsletter Health Insurance 2019 ➜
To switch or not to switch? All insurance providers have announced their premiums for 2019. Increases in premium are considerable (up to 12 € per month) but vary considerably from provider to provider. You now have…
Health insurance 2019: to switch or not to switch? ➜
What options do you have?Starting this week, you will have the possibility to change your health insurance for 2019. Should you change your coverage or provider? Should you increase your level of excess or deductable (‘Eigen…
Become a member of the International Board ➜
Dear international, As you may know Healthcare for internationals (H4i) is a network of healthcare providers that aim to have Dutch healthcare better meet the needs and expectations of internationals. Currently with members and projects in…
How Dutch healthcare differs and how to prepare for this ➜
Once arrived in the Netherlands, you may have felt surprised or even concerned by Dutch healthcare. Many internationals do, as it differs considerably from what they are used to. The central role of the ‘huisarts’ (GP) is…
Newsletter Autumn 2018 ➜
GEZZuid of Amsterdam joins H4i GEZZuid, a primary healthcare organization in Amsterdam has joined Healthcare for internationals. GEZZuid represents 25 GP practices, as well as other primary healthcare providers, in Amsterdam Buitenveldert, Zuid and Rivierenbuurt. GEZZuid…
Upon arrival: How to find your way in Dutch Healthcare? ➜
Many internationals have problems to find their way in Dutch healthcare, once they have moved to The Netherlands. Before arrival internationals generally do not worry about how to find their way in Dutch healthcare. The Netherlands…
Why is it hard to get antibiotics in the Netherlands? ➜
In the Netherlands, doctors are less likely to prescribe Antibiotics and other medication compared to what you may be accustomed to. Most medicines require a prescription from your GP after a personal consultation. However, after a…
Pregnancy and giving birth in the Netherlands ➜
The Netherlands boasts one of the best maternity and neonatal care systems in the world. However, the support and care given to young women through pregnancy and giving birth, may be quite different from what you…