Health care allowance
The health care allowance ('zorgtoeslag') is a state subsidy towards the costs of a Dutch health care insurance plan. It is mandatory to have this kind of insurance in the Netherlands. The allowance is available for residents on a low income.
Conditions
The main conditions are:- you are at least 18 years old
- you have a Dutch health care insurance
- you are a Dutch national or you have a valid residence permit
- your income (jointly with your fiscal partner) does not exceed a set maximum (see below)
- your assets (jointly with your fiscal partner) do not exceed a set maximum (see below)
Income ceiling
The Dutch parliament sets eligibility ceilings each year for the health care allowance.
The ceilings as of 1 January of the applicable year are:
| Year | Income ceiling | Income ceiling with partner | Max assets | Max assets with partner combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €37,496 | €47,368 | €140,213 | €177,301 |
| 2023 | €38,520 | €48,224 | €127,582 | €161,329 |