Is hospitalisation insurance compulsory?
In Belgium it is mandatory to join a health insurance fund. However, it is not mandatory to purchase hospitalisation insurance. Nevertheless, there are many advantages to hospitalisation insurance. Read more about it on this page.
Is hospitalisation insurance mandatory?
As mentioned, hospitalisation insurance is not mandatory. However, it is a good idea to have it. That way you are protected against hospital costs that are not covered by social security. Think of expenses associated with childbirth or (unexpected) surgery. Did you know that every year, one in two families in Belgium is faced with a hospital admission? So make sure you are adequately prepared by purchasing hospitalisation insurance.
What are the advantages of having hospitalisation insurance?
Reliable hospitalisation insurance ensures that you don't have to worry about hospital bills. Whether it is a day admission or a prolonged hospitalisation.
What exactly hospitalisation insurance does for you and in what situations you can rely on it depends on the policy you choose. Will you opt for Hospitalia, Hospitalia Medium or Hospitalia Plus? Compare which of the three policies is best suits for you.
What is hospitalisation insurance?
Hospitalisation insurance is supplementary insurance for hospital expenses. Since statutory health insurance does not cover all the costs of your hospitalisation, the cost to you personally can quickly add up.
Good hospitalisation insurance protects you and your family from these extra expenses. It is important to purchase hospitalisation insurance in good time. That is because, from the moment you purchase insurance, a standard waiting period of six months will apply.
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“I had shoulder pain for a while and it kept getting worse. I was told the only solution was surgery. In total, I needed 60 trips to the physiotherapist to help my arm recover. With Hospitalia Medium, I could count on an extra 700 euros. It's great to be able to rely on your hospitalisation insurance when something happens.”
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Need advice or guidance?
Would you like to purchase hospitalisation insurance through Helan? You can contact one of our customer advisers through a variety of channels. Together we will look at your question or circumstances.
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- Hospitalisation insurance cost
- What does hospitalisation insurance cover?
- What is not covered by hospitalisation insurance?
- Hospitalisation insurance limitations
- Hospitalisation insurance abroad
- Changing your hospitalisation insurance coverage
- Hospitalisation insurance deductible
- Hospitalisation insurance and doctors’ fee supplements
- Choosing your hospital room
- Dental insurance cost
- What does dental insurance cover?
- What is not covered by dental insurance?
- Annual dental check-up
- Hospitalisation insurance for childbirth
- Hospitalisation insurance during pregnancy
- Pre- and post-hospitalisation care
- Hospitalisation insurance and outpatient care
- Hospitalisation insurance for day hospitalisation
- Dental insurance and cancer treatment
- Dental insurance after an accident
- Dental insurance for implants
- Dental insurance for dentures
- Dental insurance for braces
- Dental insurance for a night guard
- Dental insurance for lingual braces
- Dental insurance for adult braces
- How to choose hospitalisation insurance
- Is hospitalisation insurance mandatory?
- Hospitalisation insurance waiting period
- When do you need hospitalisation insurance?
- Hospitalisation insurance age limit
- Medical questionnaire for hospitalisation insurance
- Cancelling your hospitalisation insurance
- Is dental insurance mandatory?
- Dental insurance waiting period
- Cancelling your dental insurance
Helan Independent Health Insurance Fund is the insurance agent (n° CDZ 5006c) for ‘MLOZ Insurance’, the VMOB of Independent Health Insurance Funds, (Register of Legal Entities in Brussels, 422.189.629, recognised under no. CDZ 750/01 for branches 2 and 18). View the data sheet and the General Terms and Conditions. Belgian law applies to the insurance contract. The term of the contract is whole life. In the event of any complaint, contact the complaints department of Helan Health Insurance Fund or the insurance ombudsman. For more information about purchasing this/these product(s), please contact Helan Health Insurance Fund. Helan Onafhankelijk ziekenfonds, Boomsesteenweg 5, 2610 Wilrijk, 0411.696.011, RPR Antwerpen, www.helan.be.