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Cross-border worker with family


You have Dutch health insurance because you work in the Netherlands. You live abroad with your family. Or your family lives abroad without you. If they have little or no income themselves, you can take out health insurance for them through the CAK.

Arrange it yourself

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Insuring your family members

How do you arrange health insurance for your family members in their country of residence? What are the conditions? What documents do you need?

All about insuring your family

Healthcare and reimbursement

What healthcare are your family members insured for in their country of residence, in the Netherlands, in Europe and in other countries?

All about healthcare and reimbursement

Financial information

How much do you have to pay for health insurance for your family members? And when do you have to pay?

All about financial matters

Veelgestelde vragen

  • What is a treaty country?
  • What is a healthcare contribution?
  • What is a country-of-residence factor?
  • How do I deregister family members?
  • How do I report a change of address?
  • How do I report a death?
  • Where do I take out my own health insurance?

News

New in Mijn CAK: set your language preference

5 November 2025

Would you rather choose whether we include a translation with the letters you receive from us? You can! You can now easily set your language preference in My CAK.

On vacation? Apply for an EHIC

7 October 2024

Are you going on holiday soon? Or are you travelling within Europe for another reason? Don't forget to bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

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