Ozetta
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Economy

A postcode should not determine whether someone can afford necessary care

De Telegraaf21 September · 19:302 days ago

The affordability of healthcare for lower-income individuals in the Netherlands depends heavily on their municipality. Approximately 160,000 Dutch residents miss out on the municipal policy scheme because coverage rules vary by location, potentially leaving those with minimum incomes unable to pay for essential medical costs.

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