About 10 percent of the Dutch have postponed or avoided healthcare this year, so as not to have to pay a deductible. But by no means everyone knows what is or is not covered by the deductible.
GP costs are not covered by the deductible
47 percent of people do not know that a visit to the doctor is not at the expense of the deductible.
Emergency aid does fall under the deductible
In addition, 28 percent think that emergency care does not fall under the deductible, but you have to pay for it.
Co-insured children are excluded from the deductible
26 percent of people are aware of this.
Excess may remain
For most people, the deductible does not need to be abolished. 73 percent finds a deductible acceptable, but would like to reduce the amount to a maximum of 212 euros.
