Faqs

Insurance providers may offer various discounts: Expat discounts Package discounts if you purchase several policies Discounts due to particular security or anti-burglary features installed in [...]

Most household contents insurance policies do not include out-of-home coverage, but you can purchase special additional coverage for valuable items such as jewellery and laptops that you [...]

If you are renting a house or an apartment in the Netherlands, you may want to insure your personal property against fire, theft, and other damage. You can do so by taking out household contents [...]

Yes. If you own a property in the Netherlands and are renting it out, building insurance is recommended. In fact, your mortgage lender will usually require it. Aside from building insurance, [...]

You do not need a separate fire insurance policy, since fire damage is covered by your building insurance and your household contents insurance.

Health insurance is not tax deductible, but the Dutch government does offer healthcare benefits (they are called zorgtoeslag) for lower-income households. For more information, please visit the [...]

Health care premiums for basic medical coverage in the Netherlands range from around €120 to €150. In 2023 the mandatory deductible excess is €385. You can also opt for an additional voluntary [...]

Dutch doctors are relatively cautious in prescribing antibiotics due to the increasing danger of antibiotic resistance. They will first assess whether your body can fight off the infection on its [...]

Some specialists or specialist treatments for non-urgent care may have waiting lists. You do not have to wait to be seen by your GP; you can simply call their office and book an appointment.

Insurance companies in the Netherlands are obliged to accept anyone who applies for a basic health insurance policy, regardless of age, gender, nationality or medical history. Professionals in [...]