Healthcare
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Choosing a health insurance policy
Pregnancy and childbirth in the Netherlands
Information
This is how the Dutch healthcare system works
Do you need healthcare? Then in the Netherlands you always go to the general practitioner first. The GP can refer you to other care. Only in case of acute care can you immediately call the emergency number or go to the doctor's clinic. Read more about how healthcare works in the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands, you need a BSN
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.
How does organ donation work in the Netherlands?
If you are over 18 and have been registered with a municipality in the Netherlands for at least 3 years, you become an organ donor. Unless you say you do not want to. Read in this article how organ donation works, and how you can indicate that you do not want to become a donor.
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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