Healthcare economist: deductible increase is a friendly measure

rtl.nl (Dutch)

The Dutch government plans to increase the mandatory deductible for healthcare and limit the basic insurance package. This includes raising the deductible from €385 to €460 by 2027 and no longer covering over-the-counter medications like paracetamol. Healthcare economist Xander Koolman calls the changes "friendly measures," arguing the gradual increase in the deductible will not significantly deter people from seeking necessary care.


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