How Dutch health insurance works and how to register with a GP or dentist.
Everyone living or working in the Netherlands must take out basic health insurance (basisverzekering) within four months of arrival. You can choose your insurer and add extra cover if you wish.
Your GP (huisarts) is your first point of contact for medical care and refers you to specialists. Register with a practice near your home as soon as you arrive, as some have waiting lists. A dentist is arranged separately.
Compare insurers and take out the basisverzekering.
Find a practice accepting new patients near your address.
Register separately with a dental practice.
