Statutory Basic Healthcare Insurance

All health insurance companies in the Netherlands offer the basic healthcare insurance policy (basisverzekering), and you are free to choose whichever insurance company you prefer. Options include:

 

Collective insurance University of Groningen

From Menzis, approx. € 90,- per month (not including dental care). Additional packages available if desired. Application forms can be obtained from the International Service Desk or from the Information Desks (in Dutch: Onderwijsbalies) of the different faculties. The basic health insurance is mandatory if you are in paid employment.

Additional insurance

The basic healthcare insurance policy does not include liability insurance, household contents insurance or luggage insurance. It is possible to apply for additional insurance at AON. We strongly recommend that you do so.

How to apply for basic healthcare insurance

To apply for a basic health care insurance you need a residence permit and a Dutch Citizen Service Number. Please note that during the period that you are waiting for your residence permit and Dutch Citizen Service Number you will have to take out private healthcare insurance.

Citizen Service Number

You will receive a Dutch Citizen Service Number automatically after registering at City Hall.