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New Legislation: Changes coming to Health Insurance in the Netherlands

Dutch citizens should check their health insurance coverage as new legislation is coming. Check your health insurance coverage to ensure your health insurance does not become more expensive

In the coming months, Dutch citizens must check their health insurance and adjust it if necessary. From January 1, 2023, a new law will come into effect that will affect the coverage of mandatory health insurance. The new law is intended to simplify the system and make it more transparent for consumers to make informed choices by aligning care and coverage.

The Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) oversees regulated competition within the health insurance market. For more information about what to do with health insurance, you should check the prices and coverage of all the different health insurers. You can switch health insurance companies each year between November 15 and December 31. The new insurance coverage takes effect on January 1 of the following year.

What are the changes?

The new legislation will change the way that health insurance is regulated in the Netherlands in several ways.

**The basic package of health insurance will be expanded to include more essential healthcare services.** This will include such as mental healthcare and addiction treatment, preventive care, diagnostics, treatment, medicines, and medical aids.

**The maximum amount that health insurers can charge for the basic package of insurance will be capped.** This will help to keep costs down for consumers.

**Health insurance companies will be required to provide more transparency about their coverage and costs.** This will make it easier for consumers to compare plans and choose the one that is right for them.

The new legislation is a significant change to the Dutch healthcare system. It is intended to make health insurance more affordable, accessible, and transparent for consumers.