Letting your health insurer know you have been detained
If you are in prison or in a detention centre, it is important that your basic health insurance cover is stopped. This is also the case if you are in pre-trial detention. You must let your healthcare insurer know the exact time period of your detention.
Last updated on 17 August 2021
Statement of detention
To let your health insurer know that you are detained, you will need a statement of detention (in Dutch). The statement of detention lists the start date and end date (definite or provisional) of your detention. You can ask for the statement at the detention centre where you are being detained.
Reporting your detention
You must report the fact that you are detained to the healthcare insurer that is responsible for your healthcare insurance.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Law on health care insurance, article 24