Health insurance is an important part of the Dutch healthcare system.
When you live or work in the Netherlands, you are often required to take out Dutch health insurance. The basic insurance usually covers essential care such as:
In addition, there are supplementary insurance policies, for example, for dental care or physiotherapy. Which insurance applies to you depends on your personal situation.
Within Dutch healthcare, the annual deductible.
This means that for certain healthcare costs, you pay a portion yourself before the insurance covers any expenses.
Important to know:
The amount sometimes changes annually. Therefore, always check this with your health insurance provider.
In the Netherlands, you usually get medicine from the pharmacy.
For many medications, you first need a prescription from your general practitioner or specialist.
The pharmacy explains how to use the medication and checks if it can be safely combined with other substances.
Are you using medication from abroad? Then it's wise to discuss this.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, always call immediately 112.
Think of situations like:
For urgent complaints outside of the general practitioner's office hours, you can contact the GP outpost.
This is where we look at what help is needed and where you can best go.
In some countries, you can make an appointment directly with a specialist. In the Netherlands, it usually works differently.
Do you need care from, for example, a dermatologist, cardiologist, orthopedist, or psychologist? Then you usually go to the general practitioner first.
The general practitioner assesses your situation and determines which care is best suited for you. If necessary, you will receive a referral.
This way, you'll end up in the right place and the care will be a good match for your symptoms.
From large cities to smaller municipalities, we help people all over the Netherlands.
Whether you are in Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Venlo, Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, or elsewhere — we are happy to think along with you.
Many healthcare matters can now be handled digitally.
Think of:
This makes healthcare faster and easier to access.
We support with:
Our goal is simple: to make healthcare more understandable and accessible.
Start a conversation
Sometimes you're not sure if you need an appointment. Sometimes you want to explain your complaint or ask a question first.
Therefore, offers H4I-D the possibility of making digital contact first 16 languages.
Being able to communicate in a language you understand well makes a big difference. It provides peace of mind, prevents misunderstandings, and ensures we can help you better.
Why digital contact is pleasant
Good care starts with feeling heard.
Understandable care begins with understanding each other.
When you need care, you want to be able to clearly explain what's wrong. You want to be able to describe your symptoms well, ask questions, and be sure you're understood. That might sound obvious, but for many internationals, expats, and labor migrants, language is often one of the biggest barriers in healthcare.
At H4I-D we believe that good care begins with clear communication. That's why we offer support in 16 different languages.
This way, you can communicate in a language you're comfortable with. This provides peace of mind, builds trust, and prevents misunderstandings at times when clarity is especially important.
Why caring in your own language is important
Health concerns can feel daunting or uncertain, especially when you have to explain your situation in a language you don't fully master.
Through support in multiple languages, we can better understand your situation and more clearly explain the necessary steps.
This results in:
Who is this for?
Our multilingual support is available for anyone who feels more comfortable in a language other than Dutch.
Think of:
Everyone deserves care that feels understandable and accessible.
When you live or work in the Netherlands, often yes. This depends on your personal situation and employment status.
Usually, yes, depending on availability and whether practices are accepting new patients.
Usually not. In most cases, you go to the general practitioner first.
Are you insured through Salland Zorgverzekeraar or HollandZorg and looking for GP care in the Netherlands?
We are happy to help you further.
For many internationals and labor migrants, finding a general practitioner is not always easy. Sometimes due to language barriers, sometimes because the system is unfamiliar, and sometimes because practices are not accepting new patients.
H4I-D supports insured individuals in finding suitable general practitioner care in a clear, friendly, and efficient manner.
