Healthcare
If you are looking for a doctor, psychologist or other medical care, you will find information on this page about how the Dutch healthcare system works. You will also find information about health insurance.
Step-by-step plans (2)
Choosing a health insurance policy
3 Steps
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
7 Steps
Information
Article
This is how the Dutch healthcare system works
Article
This is how you get a personal number (BSN) to handle your affairs in the Netherlands
Article
Healthcare allowance to pay for your health insurance
Article
Here is what you can do if you are not feeling well mentally and have an asylum residence permit
Article
Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites
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Video
Healthcare in the Netherlands
Learning
All about DigiD
Video
Explanation of health insurance
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