10 Dutch health insurance terms you should know

You still have a few days left to switch health insurer before the end of the change over period on January 1. Here’s a break down of some of the most important terminology to help you make your choice. And to make it even easier, find out how much you can save by using website ZorgWijzer.nl which offers a useful English comparison tool. 1 Basisverzekering If you live or work in the Netherlands you are required by law to take out standard (basic) health insurance. This ‘basisverzekering’ covers the most essential medical expenses such as visits to and treatment by a general practitioner (GP), most medicine, hospital treatment, paramedical care and midwifery services. Children under 18 are covered for the basic policy and dentistry free of charge 2 Aanvullende verzekering The ‘aanvullende verzekering’ is a supplementary insurance that you can opt for if you need extra coverage. You may want a supplementary policy because the standard health insurance package does not cover all medical expenses. Supplementary policies cover other types of healthcare, such as physiotherapy, dental care and alternative medicine and vary greatly in cover and cost. For the full article click here 

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