The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have the Netherlands may cover some of your medical costs in the Netherlands public health system.
It must be:
- essential care that can’t wait till you get home
- within 12 months after you arrive - in some cases you may be able to extend this
What’s covered
It covers:
- hospital care - this includes:
- specialist care
- nursing
- prescription medicine - a full or part refund
- transport - a part refund for ambulance or taxi travel to get urgent care
- care from doctors - this includes:
- GPs
- specialists
- psychiatric care if you’re 18 or older
- other kinds of health care - this includes:
- paramedics
- childbirth
What it doesn’t cover
It doesn’t cover:
- staying in a comfort or single room in hospital unless it’s essential
- non-specialist dental care if you’re 18 or older
- psychiatric care if you’re under 18
- repatriation costs - costs associated with sending you back to your home country
Your travel insurance may cover these and other extra costs.
What to do
Get a certificate of eligibility
You can do this when you arrive in the Netherlands or before you leave home.
Fill in the Application form for an A111 Certificate of Eligibility.
Get copies of:
- your current passport
- your Medicare card
Post all 3 documents to:
Zilveren KruisGroep Buitenlands Recht
Postbus 650
7300 AR APELDOORN Netherlands
To get free care
You won’t need to pay if you go to a doctor who works with the health department, Zilveren Kruis.
To find one:
- check the Zilveren Kruis website or
- call +31 (0)33 445 6870
When you get there, show your A111 certificate.
To get a refund for care
You may need to pay a bill if you:
- go to a doctor who’s not with Zilveren Kruis, or
- don’t show an A111 certificate
You can get a refund by sending Zilveren Kruis:
- the original bill or receipt – not a copy
- your Application form for an A111 Certificate of Eligibility or a copy of your A111 certificate
- a claim form - you can get both forms from the Zilveren Kruis website
- a statement from the doctor saying why you needed the transport for ambulance and taxi costs - if applicable
Post to:
Zilveren KruisGroep Buitenlands Recht
Postbus 650
7300 AR APELDOORN Netherlands
If you have questions call +31 (0)33 445 6870