What is Medical Aid?
Medical aid is coverage for medical expenses provided to those who qualify and are not insured elsewhere.
Who can qualify?
A Dutch national who has been registered at the census office longer than three months prior to the date of application
A non-Dutch national, older than 60 years, in the possession of a valid permanent residence permit, who has been registered at the census office longer than five years prior to application.
One who is registered as unemployed and is actively seeking employment.
What documents must be submitted?
- Medical Assistance Form
- Medical Request Requirements
- A complete medical assistance application form
- A registration form from the census office
- A copy of passport and a copy of valid ID card
- A copy of Residence permit (if applicable)
- Copy of utility bills (GEBE, Telem, Cable)
- Proof of income – salary slips, pension letter(SZV, APNA, GOVERNMENT, etc), rental (Apartment or land), child support, alimony, settlement, etc
- Proof of expenditure – rent receipt, loans, etc.
- Proof of legal guardianship of minor children. (if applicable)
- Proofs that the applicant was actively looking for work. (Negative response letters from companies where they applied.)
- A letter from SZV stating you are not SZV insured
- A valid doctor’s letter stating applicant’s ability to work.
What is the duration of the coverage?
Senior citizens (60 years and older) and those physically impaired coverage for 5 years
Children from 0 – 12 years coverage for 5 years
Children from 13 – 17 years coverage for the amount of years remaining until their 17th birthday
Applicant 18 to 59 years old coverage for one year.
How long before I get an answer?
Applicants should expect a response within 4 to 8 weeks after submitting their documents.