Reimbursement by your health insurance
In the Netherlands, acupuncture is often (partially) reimbursed from supplementary health insurance, provided the treatment is performed by an acupuncturist registered with the NVA (Dutch Association for Acupuncture).
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Reimbursement through supplementary insurance
Health insurers recognise the NVA as a quality register, which means consultations with NVA members can be claimed under most supplementary packages without referral from a GP. The amount of reimbursement varies per insurer and package: some reimburse a fixed amount per day or per treatment, others a maximum annual budget.
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No deductible
Treatments do not count towards the deductible (eigen risico), as this is supplementary care. It is therefore wise to check your policy terms in advance to avoid surprises.
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Check your policy
You can find an up-to-date overview per insurer at zorgwijzer.nl (in Dutch). To be sure, always check your own policy.
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Submitting the invoice
The invoice lists the treatment as "Behandeling acupunctuur". Use this description when submitting the invoice to your health insurer.
