How to get covered: Healthcare in the US vs the Netherlands

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The Maastricht Diplomat Podcast a student-led podcast that leverages the strength of the Maastricht Diplomat’s diverse body of journalists. This allows the podcast to create many interesting and eclectic episodes. In its second year of life the podcast team is learning the trade of creating content and building conversations, allowing us to expand our presence in the city of Maastricht. Our motley crew will do its best to bring you new stories, both local and international in scope. We hope that you’re as keen on joining us on our journey as we are to share it with you. Hoi hoi!

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How to get covered: Healthcare in the US vs the Netherlands

Maastricht Diplomat

26 minutes 51 seconds

1 year ago

How to get covered: Healthcare in the US vs the Netherlands

A trip to the hospital after a bike accident and moving to the Netherlands from the US. In this episode we explore the Dutch healthcare system from an EU and non-EU perspective, hear from the experiences of Fin and Sophie, and find out what you should know and do before you need to engage with the system.

If you want to know more, here you can find resources that might help you:

General information about healthcare in Maastricht: https://mymaastricht.nl/health/

Information about compulsory insurance in the netherlands from Maastricht University: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/during-your-studies/money-matters/compulsory-health-insurance

Get assistance from the international student helpdesk: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/during-your-studies/international-students-while-maastricht/international-student-helpdesk

Wandering if you need to see a doctor? Check out https://moetiknaardedokter.nl/en/

Emergency on university grounds? Call 0031 433875566

Need acute help but your GP is closed? Call the GPs' emergency post at Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+) https://www.mumc.nl/huisartsenspoedpost-maastricht-en-heuvelland

Don’t know how severe your symptoms are? Check at: https://moetiknaardedokter.nl/en/

More information on the EHIC: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1021&langId=en&intPageId=1747

Apply for a EHIC with Dutch health insurance: https://www.hetcak.nl/en/healthcare-abroad/ehic/