Do you live in the Netherlands and do you have healthcare insurance, a rented house or children? In some cases, you may be entitled to a contribution towards the costs for the Dutch healthcare insurance, a rented house or childcare or other expenses for children up to 18 years old. Such contribution is called benefits ('toeslagen' in Dutch).

This topic is relevant for all internationals in the Netherlands, not only for international academics. To give you the most complete and up-to-date practical information about benefits and allowances in the Netherlands, FactCards refers you to ACCESS Relocating. FactCards remains focused on academic and research careers in the Netherlands.

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