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Healthcare Allowance • Up to €123/month

Zorgtoeslag

A monthly allowance from the Dutch government to help cover the cost of your health insurance premium. Available to residents with low to middle incomes.

Monthly paymentsTax-free benefit2024 rates

Who Can Apply

  • Residents of the Netherlands aged 18 or older
  • Dutch, EU/EEA citizens, or holders of valid residence permit
  • Low to middle-income earners
  • Must have Dutch health insurance
  • Income below threshold (€38,520 single / €48,224 partners in 2024)

Requirements

  • 1
    Valid BSN (Citizen Service Number)
  • 2
    Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering)
  • 3
    Income proof (salary slips or annual statement)
  • 4
    Registered at a Dutch address

How to Apply

1

Get your DigiD

Create a DigiD account at digid.nl if you don't have one

2

Gather documents

Collect your BSN, income details, and health insurance information

3

Apply online

Submit your application at toeslagen.nl using your DigiD

4

Wait for decision

Receive confirmation within 8 weeks; payments are made monthly

Documents Needed

DigiD login credentials
BSN (Citizen Service Number)
Health insurance policy number
Income statement (jaaropgave)
Bank account (IBAN)
Proof of address

Pro Tips

  • 💡Apply within 3 months of arriving in NL to get retroactive payments
  • 💡Report income changes immediately to avoid repayments
  • 💡Check eligibility with Government calculator before applying
  • 💡Renewal is automatic but review your data annually
  • 💡Partners must both apply or not apply - no mixed applications

Benefit Amounts

Single person

€123/month

With tax partner

€236/month


Processing: 4-8 weeks
Payment: Monthly (20th)

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