Health Care Cost Reimbursement Program

What is it?

Do you have a low income? And do you have supplemental health insurance? Or do your healthcare costs exceed €385? If so, you may be eligible for a subsidy from us.

The program is also available to low-income residents who can demonstrate that they had a chronic illness or disability for at least 26 weeks in the past year.

Who is it for?

The program is for people 18 years of age and older who:

a. a low income and little or no assets, and

  • basic insurance with supplemental insurance (regardless of type or form) or
  • documented medical expenses in the calendar year that exceed €385 per person

or
b. people with low incomes and little or no assets who are chronically ill or disabled.

"Verifiable healthcare costs" refer to the statutory copayment (which does not include the deductible) and/or non-reimbursable medical expenses. Self-medication is not included in the healthcare costs referred to here.

A resident is considered chronically ill or disabled if he or she has

A. a referral of at least 26 weeks for a service under

  • the Social Support Act (not including grants for participation in group demand-responsive transportation)
  • the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz)
  • the Health Insurance Act (Zvw) in the form of personal care
  • the Youth Act (excluding foster care, parenting support, or treatment) or

B. a disability parking permit (as a driver or passenger) or

C. a benefit for long-term disability (at least 80%)

The income and asset limits do not apply if, at the time of application, you are participating in an ongoing debt settlement program under the Municipal Debt Assistance Act or the Debt Restructuring for Natural Persons Act. This also applies if you, as the beneficiary, have been assigned financial or budget management services by the municipal debt counselor.

What am I entitled to?

If you have a low income and little or no assets, but you do have basic health insurance with a supplemental plan or verifiable healthcare costs in the current calendar year that are equal to or exceed €385, you are entitled to €250 per year.

If you meet the income and asset requirements and also have a chronic illness or disability, you are entitled to an allowance of €350 per year. People with chronic illnesses or disabilities receive this higher amount because, as of January 1, 2024, they will be excluded from the Voucher Scheme.

The amount of the benefit to which a person is entitled depends on the length of time that person has been a resident. The amount is based on the number of full months per calendar year.

What should I do?

Anyone wishing to receive a subsidy must complete a digital application form and submit it along with the required information. The application must be received by December 31 of the calendar year. It is not possible to submit an application for previous years.

Please note: If you are applying as a person with a chronic illness or disability, you must also submit a copy of your Wmo decision.

Werkzaak Rivierenland administers this program on our behalf.

Apply for the healthcare cost reimbursement program

It is not possible to submit an application for previous years!

Additional information

Information and advice

For information, advice, and support, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal

Applications

You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to Postbus . Postbus , 4190 CH Geldermalsen, or email info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.

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