Living abroad with a pension or benefit
Are you receiving a pension or a benefit from the Netherlands? And do you live abroad or are you going to emigrate soon?
Then you arrange your health insurance through the CAK if you meet the conditions.
Do I have to insure myself through the CAK?
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News
22 June 2026
The rules for health insurance through the CAK may change. This can have consequences for people with an early retirement who want to apply in the future. A final decision has not yet been taken. We expect more clarity at the end of September.
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.