VGZ Health Insurance

A basic insurance policy is compulsory for everyone over the age of 18 and covers the most common healthcare costs, such as family doctor visits, pharmacy costs or hospital visits. 

At VGZ you have two basic insurance options (for individuals and group insured):

Read more about basic health insurance on the national healthcare website.

Interested in supplementary insurance?

If you would like coverage for care that is not included in the basic insurance policy (i.e. physiotherapy, dental, alternative healthcare, travel coverage) you can take out supplementary insurance. See the steps below:

1. Check which type of coverage you have on your VGZ Care app or find your group coverage on the VGZ Collectief website (in Dutch).
2. If you are covered by group insurance please check VGZ Werkt.
3. If you are covered by VGZ Goed, Beter, Best, see the summary below and read more about your policy information.
4. Choose your desired supplementary coverage option(s). See in the menu above under Service & Contact for an application form.

Moving or going to work in The Netherlands

When you live or work in The Netherlands you are required to have Dutch healthcare insurance. Make sure you have organized your health insurance in time.

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