Healthcare

In the Netherlands, the first step to receiving non-urgent medical care is going to the General Practitioner (GP). After you've registered in The Hague, you must register at a local GP. This will be your first point of contact for any and all medical issues and questions. Either your GP can treat you, or they will recommend you see a specialist.
 

There are several places to find GPs:

• The International Health Centre the Hague

• Dutch regular GPs

The GP assistant (a medical trained professional) will often also ask for your health insurance to verify that you are covered. Any bills will immediately be sent to your insurance company if you have a Dutch health insurance. You can read more about insurance here. If you do not have Dutch Health Insurance, you will receive a bill from the GP by mail which you must pay, and if you have alternate insurance, can claim it independently.
 

Important notices

• Please note that appointments with your GP are always covered by your insurance, but certain specialised treatments (such as testing your blood) may be charged under your deductible.

• Dutch GPs are neighbourhood specific so make sure that you check the postcode of your residence carefully – the GP will only help you if they are in your postcode. The website of the GP will show the postcode they accept.

• The GP will send prescriptions to their associated pharmacy and they can be collected immediately. Thereafter for a recurring prescription you can apply through an online portal and you will receive an email.