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Insurance
What insurance do I need?
On Campus Students (EU/EEA) If you are insured under the national health insurance scheme of an EU /EEA member state or Switzerland, your insurance company can provide you with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). As long as you do not have paid work/internship in the Netherlands, additional insurance is not required. Please be aware that an EHIC is valid for a limited time only, and does not include cover for luggage, liability or legal aid. Contact International Office to arrange this additional insurance. On Campus Students (non-EU/EEA) Non-EU/EEA students are required to arrange health insurance through International Office. The Dutch Immigration Authority (IND) will check if your insurance coverage meets Dutch standards. You will be guided by International Office in arranging health and liability insurance before arrival. To make sure all formalities can be arranged on time, inform International Office of your expected arrival date as soon as possible. |
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On Campus Employees (PHD) PhD students can apply for UT collective health insurance from insurance company Menzis covering basic health care costs. Collective health insurance is often cheaper than arranging insurance yourself. This insurance includes standard dental treatment: other optional packages are also available. For more information visit the UT-HR website. Off Campus Students (ITC) ITC students will be guided by ITC staff in arranging AON complete insurance. You will receive your insurance certificate by email before arrival, as this is required in your entry visa/residence permit application process. |
AON ICS Complete Insurance ICS Complete covers all your medical costs and liability in the Netherlands. You are covered for emergency dental care, doctor visits, physiotherapy, acupuncture, medicines, psychotherapies and medical transport. ICS Complete Insurance also covers personal liability, luggage, household contents, accidents, legal aid and repatriation. You are covered during internships and international travel (holiday). Medical costs related to pre-existing conditions or nonessential procedures will not be covered (e.g. regular asthma medication). |
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AON Basic Health Insurance If you are not eligible for ICS Complete cover you must arrange basic health insurance. AON Basic Health Insurance covers health insurance but not liability insurance |
Hospitalization Always inform AON in case of admittance to a hospital, and inform the hospital of your AON insurance information. This allows your invoices to be forwarded directly to AON without the need for advance payment. Working during your stay The moment you have a (part-time) job in the Netherlands, you are obliged to get a Basic Health Care Insurance – even if you only work for one hour per week next to your study. This insurance needs to start the day you start your job. If you neglect to do this, you will receive a fine which can become very high. A Basic Health Care Insurance costs around € 100,- a month, so in case you do not work many hours, you might want to reconsider taking the job. |
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Visiting guests and friends Relatives and guests of students/ employees are also obliged to have a health insurance during their stay in the Netherlands. Extra insurances are strongly recommended, especially the personal liability and the emergency assistance insurance (flight to home-country in case of a life threatening situation or death of a family member). A deposit is paid in advance, based on the duration of the family/guest stay. Please contact International Office or ITC Student Affairs for more information. |
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