The basic health insurance package faces €1.5 billion in required cuts. Doctors, health insurers, and patients are invited to share insights on how to achieve this sustainably.
Emerging treatments and growing care demands risk further expanding the package. Minister Edith Schippers of Public Health bears the responsibility for setting firm limits.
Advice Sparks Debate
The Health Insurance Board provides guidance to the minister, though it's often met with resistance. Recent controversies include reimbursements for two rare diseases and mental health care.
Field Experts Weigh In
Minister Schippers is actively seeking input from doctors, insurers, and patients on the basic package. While she holds decision-making authority, real-world expertise from the field is invaluable.
What Would You Change in the Basic Package?
