Every year from the end of November, an important question arises:to switch to another health insurance policy, or not? As of today, the premium rates for 2016 are known.
Average price increase
The average price increase for insurance is around 4 euros, but there are some outliers. For example, the rate at Zilveren Kruis increases by 7 euros.
A few insurance companies do not implement a price increase
There are a few exceptions; some insurers do not increase the premiums, for example VGZ and Univé. That does not necessarily mean that you are the most advantageous, it pays to also include any additional insurance in your comparison.
Are you going to compare health insurance policies?
The website Zorgwijzer.nl has compiled a handy overview of the price increases. Do you want to switch? Do not rely blindly on an overview or comparison site, but make the comparison yourself with different insurers and adjust everything to your own situation. Also note whether you can choose your own doctor or hospital, or whether the insurance company has made a selection of healthcare providers.
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive health insurance is a substantial amount per year, about 200 euros. So it pays to compare. Keep an eye on our website, Saturday we will share some practical tips for those considering a switch.
