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Medical treatment in the Netherlands?

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Healthcare and reimbursement


If you are insured through the CAK, what kind of healthcare will be reimbursed in your country of residence? And what happens if you need healthcare in the Netherlands or another country? You can read all about medical care and reimbursement here.

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In your country of residence

You will be reimbursed for medical care in their country of residence according to the rules that apply there. You can ask the local health insurer what is and is not reimbursed.

All about healthcare in your country of residence

In the Netherlands

Do you live in an EU/EEA Member State, Switzerland or the United Kingdom? Then you are also insured in the Netherlands. This covers all the healthcare included in the basic package.

All about healthcare in the Netherlands

Within Europe

Do you live in an EU/EEA Member State, Switzerland or the United Kingdom? Then you are also insured for medically necessary care in a number of other European countries.

All about healthcare in Europe

Outside of Europe

You are not insured for healthcare in countries with which the Netherlands does not have an agreement. Take out extra or travel insurance for this purpose. One exception is Australia.



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If you are insured through the CAK, you are also insured for medical care in Australia. You will need to apply for a Medicare card prior to departure. More information can be found at Services Australia.