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If you pay income tax or social security contributions in the Netherlands, you are usually required to take out the Dutch public health insurance (Basisverzekering). There are a few exceptions, but this rule applies in most situations.

Yes, you do. If you pay income tax or social security fees in the Netherlands, you must conclude the Dutch public health insurance (Basisverzekering). International or travel insurance is not accepted as a substitute.

You can conclude the Dutch public health insurance (Basisverzekering) with any health insurance company in the Netherlands, as all of them offer it in addition to their supplementary packages.

The coverage is set by the Dutch government and is the same for every insurer. However, the premiums may vary even though the product is identical.

In the Netherlands, the premium is charged in advance for the upcoming month.

Although the coverage is the same, insurance companies may offer higher voluntary excess or limit the number of contracted care providers to lower the monthly premium and attract customers.

The compulsory excess (Eigen Risico or deductible) in the Netherlands is the mandatory amount you pay out of pocket before receiving reimbursement from your insurer. For everyone aged 18 or older, the compulsory excess is €385,00.

The HollandZorg Dutch public health insurance (Basisverzekering) includes the compulsory excess. However, concluding your policy via Glider Insurance covers the compulsory excess (Eigen Risico or deductible). Both plans (Standard Package and Premium Package) also include dental care, repatriation within Europe, extra medication coverage, and physiotherapy. Full coverage details are available in the policy conditions.

The 2026 Glider Insurance package starts from a monthly premium of €166,80. The average national premium for the Dutch public health insurance (Basisverzekering) in 2026 is €159,30 per month. With no out-of-pocket compulsory excess (Eigen Risico or deductible), our package could save you up to €295 per year.

To be eligible for the Glider Insurance collective agreement, you must be a non-Dutch resident (no Dutch passport) who lives or works in the Netherlands and is required to have insurance.

You can find a full English version of the coverage via this link. Please note that Glider Standard includes HollandZorg no Risk I and II. While Glider Premium includes HollandZorg no Risk I, II and III.

If you don’t register, the Dutch Healthcare Institute will identify you as uninsured. You may receive a fine of approximately €400,00. The Institute can also automatically enroll you and deduct the premium directly from your income for 12 months.

Yes. You can switch at the end of each year, but you must cancel your current insurance before January 1 and conclude a new one by February 1. Your new policy will be retroactive from January 1.
Switching during the year is possible if you move between employer collective plans. Glider Insurance offers a transfer service and will cancel your current insurance if you sign up before December 31.

HollandZorg uses a natura (in kind) policy, so most contracted care providers bill the insurer directly. If you visit a non-contracted provider, dentist, or GP you’re not registered with, you may need to pay upfront and submit a claim via the HollandZorg app or portal.

HollandZorg has contracts with all public hospitals and you can visit any GP near your residence. If you plan to use a specialist or private provider, it’s recommended to check with HollandZorg beforehand.

Yes, children under 18 must be insured, though they do not pay a premium. Glider Insurance can assist with the registration process.

In most cases, you should first visit your GP (huisarts). GPs can resolve many issues directly.
If you need a specialist, your GP must issue a referral before you can book an appointment.

If you have a low income, you may qualify for health care allowance. Use this link to check your eligibility for health care allowance (Zorgtoeslag) in the Netherlands.

Yes. For non-emergency care, a referral from a GP is required. Medicines will only be reimbursed with a valid prescription.

Student policies are private (restitution) policies, so Dutch care providers won’t find you in the public system. You’ll need to pay for your treatment upfront and submit your invoices via the My OOM portal for reimbursement. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.

The Standard Package includes HollandZorg No Risk I and II. The applicable policy conditions are available here.
The Premium Package includes HollandZorg No Risk I, II, and III. The applicable policy conditions are available here.
For complete information, please refer to the relevant policy conditions.

Home Insurance covers damage to your home in the Netherlands. This includes the building itself and permanently attached items such as outbuildings, fences, awnings, charging stations, pools, and sustainable energy installations.

You can choose between Comprehensive or All-risk coverage:

  • Comprehensive cover insures your home against specific risks such as fire, explosion, lightning, storm, precipitation, leakage, vandalism, theft, and burglary.
  • All-risk cover also insures damage caused by other sudden and unforeseen events, unless explicitly excluded.

We reimburse the repair costs or reconstruction value of your home. If rebuilding is not possible or allowed, we reimburse the sale value or demolition value instead. If you disagree with the damage assessment, you may appoint your own expert (after consulting Glider Insurance).

Yes. Damage to your garden and plants is insured as standard up to €30.000, for example after fire, storm, collision, lightning, air traffic incidents, or falling trees.

Home Insurance does not cover damage caused by:

  • Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, war, or nuclear reactions
  • Construction defects or insufficient maintenance
  • Gradually occurring damage
  • Deliberate acts or illegal activities

Flood damage caused by the failure of primary flood defences is also not insured.

Yes. Coverage may be limited:

  • If water enters through open windows or doors.
  • During renovation or construction work.
  • If your home is vacant or unoccupied for more than one year.

These situations must always be reported.

Only if you choose the optional Rental cover. This applies whether you rent out your home short-term (up to 60 days per year) or long-term. During rental periods, only Comprehensive cover applies even if you normally have All-risk cover. Without Rental cover, your home is not insured while rented out.

Yes, depending on your choices:

  • Storm damage: €0 or €250
  • All-risk cover: €0, €100, €300, or €500
  • Rental cover: €250

There is no excess for glass damage.

The insurance starts on the date stated on your policy and runs for one year. After the first year, you can cancel via your authorised agent or insurance adviser, effective on the date you choose.

Glass Insurance covers the repair of broken glass that is part of your home and intended to let light through. This includes standard window glass, certain plastic materials that serve the same function as glass, and even non-translucent glass used as balcony partitions. Repair costs are fully covered when the repair is arranged via the appointed service provider.

No, there is no excess for Glass Insurance, unless explicitly stated otherwise in your policy schedule or special clauses. This means approved glass repairs are covered without you having to pay a deductible.

Glass Insurance does not cover damage caused intentionally, during renovation or construction work, or due to poor material quality (such as insulating glass becoming opaque). Glass in vacant buildings (empty for more than one month), damage from natural disasters, fire, or explosions is also excluded.

Contents Insurance covers all loose items in your home, such as furniture, appliances, clothing, and electronics, against damage caused by events like fire, theft, burglary, storms, precipitation, and leaks. Coverage applies to homes in the Netherlands.

The maximum insured amount is €175.000. Items up to 6 years old are reimbursed at replacement value. Older items are reimbursed at current market value, based on a depreciation list. You can choose to extend replacement value coverage to 12 years.

Yes. Jewellery is insured up to €7.500 as standard. If your jewellery is worth more, you can insure it for a higher amount. Certain high-risk items may have maximum reimbursements listed in the policy conditions.

Accidental damage caused by falls or impacts inside your home is covered if you opt for All-risk cover. For example, if furniture tips over or an item falls and breaks.

Yes, but only to a limited extent. For additional protection outside the home (for example, for valuables or electronics), you can take out optional Outdoor Cover.

Contents Insurance does not cover damage caused by:

  • Earthquakes, war, or nuclear reactions
  • Wear and tear or construction defects
  • Gradually occurring damage
  • Deliberate damage or fraud
  • Broken glass itself (unless additional Glass cover is taken out)

No. Water damage is not insured if, for example, rain enters through open windows or doors. Coverage may also be limited if your home is unoccupied for a longer period.

There is no excess for damage covered by Comprehensive cover.

If you choose optional covers (such as All-risk, Outdoor Cover, or Mobile Electronics), you can select an excess of €100, €300, or €500 per incident. When renting out your home, an excess of €250 always applies.

The insurance starts on the date stated on your policy and runs for one year. After the first year, you can cancel via your authorised agent or insurance adviser, effective on the date you choose.

Cyber Insurance covers the digital consequences of cybercrime, such as malware infections, phishing, identity theft, and unauthorised online transfers. It includes expert support, financial compensation, and help with data recovery and malware removal.

You are insured for up to €5.000 per event and per insurance year combined. There is no excess (deductible) for Cyber Insurance claims.

Coverage applies to computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices such as smartwatches. Smart home devices (like cameras, alarms, or lighting systems) are not covered.

No. Cyber Insurance does not cover physical theft or damage of devices. It focuses on the digital impact, such as data loss, malware removal, identity recovery, or device replacement when malware cannot be removed cost-effectively.

Yes. You have access to Cyberwacht, a specialist helpline, for advice on prevention, security, and incident response, even if no direct financial loss has occurred.

This insurance covers damage or injury you accidentally cause to other people or their belongings in a private (non-professional) situation. You are insured for claims up to €5.000.000.

You are insured, along with your partner, children (including adult children studying away from home) until they reach the age of 27, other household members registered at the same address, guests, and domestic staff while working for you. The exact household composition is listed on your policy.

Yes. The insurance is valid worldwide, as long as you live in the Netherlands. For children living at home or studying abroad, coverage applies worldwide except in the United States and Canada.

Yes. The insurance does not cover:

  • Intentional damage, fraud, or criminal acts.
  • Damage caused by cars, boats, or aircraft.
  • Damage during paid work (your employer is liable).
  • Damage to your own belongings or those of your housemates.
  • Injuries to fellow players during sports or games.
  • Damage caused by sexual behaviour.
  • Damage from weapons and during hunting.
  • Damage caused by asbestos.

Damage to fellow players or their belongings during sports is not insured. However, damage or injury caused to spectators is insured up to €25.000 per incident. Damage caused during voluntary work is insured, provided you only receive a small expense allowance.

There is no standard excess. A €250 excess applies only:

  • For damage to someone else’s mobile electronics.
  • If children were not initially included in the policy but caused damage later.

Yes. Damage to borrowed items or privately rented items used in a private setting is insured up to €25.000 per event.

Fire damage to a rented home you live in is insured up to €175.000 per event.

The insurance runs for one year and is automatically renewed annually. You can cancel via your authorised agent or adviser, effective on the date you choose.

Yes. At Glider Insurance, we help employers in the Netherlands provide mandatory Dutch health insurance for their international or expat employees. We work with HollandZorg, a trusted health insurer.

This health insurance is designed for:

  • International employees who live and work in the Netherlands
  • Individuals who do not hold a Dutch passport
  • Employees who contribute to Dutch Social Security

The 2026 premium is €166,80 per employee per month, including full statutory basic coverage and our additional benefits, with no upfront costs or deductible.

Yes. We support group onboarding and help you manage insurance for your international workforce in the Netherlands. Our team ensures quick, compliant, and simple registration for all employees.

Yes. Your expat employees are fully covered from the start, with no out-of-pocket deductible.

We help you manage changes, whether it’s canceling coverage, transferring the policy, or adjusting it based on the employee’s new status. We ensure ongoing compliance with Dutch healthcare regulations.

Yes. According to Dutch law, anyone who lives or works in the Netherlands – including non-EU nationals and temporary expat workers – must take out basic Dutch health insurance within 4 months of arrival. Our service ensures they’re covered immediately and remain compliant.

Yes. Many employers in the Netherlands choose to cover the cost of health insurance as part of their employee benefits package. You can either pay the premium directly or reimburse the employee through your payroll system.

To enroll an expat employee in the Dutch health insurance system, we usually require:

  • A valid non-Dutch passport or ID
  • BSN (Dutch citizen service number) or proof of registration
  • Employment contract or payroll details

Our team assists with the entire onboarding process to make it easy for both employer and employee.

Yes. Once an employee is enrolled, we provide an official health insurance certificate. This can be included in your internal records, provided to immigration services, or used for payroll and compliance checks.

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