News Roundup [abridged Versions Appear In The Paper Journal]
Netherlands: long term care paid by compulsory insurance
BMJ 2002; 324 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.324.7353.1542/a (Published 29 June 2002) Cite this as: BMJ 2002;324:1542
- Tony Sheldon
- Utrecht
In the Netherlands long term care for elderly people, whether received at home or in nursing or residential care homes, is paid largely out of a compulsory insurance premium levied on the whole population, thus embodying the principle of social solidarity.
The 1967 Exceptional Medical Expenses Act (AWBZ), …
Log in
Log in using your username and password
Log in through your institution
Subscribe from £173 *
Subscribe and get access to all BMJ articles, and much more.
* For online subscription
Access this article for 1 day for:
£38 / $45 / €42 (excludes VAT)
You can download a PDF version for your personal record.