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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | €30,481 | €38,945 | €116,613 | €147,459 |
| 2019 | €29,562 | €37,885 | €114,776 | €145,136 |