Understanding social security in Belgium

The health insurance systems vary from one country to another. It is sometimes difficult to find our way in the Belgian security system and between the different international agreements. We help you to dicipher the Belgian security system.

Medical consultations

How does the healthcare system and medical consultations work in Belgium? What is the difference in fees between a conventioned and non conventioned doctor?

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Pharmacy

How to use the drug prescription or the medical prescription? What is the third-party payment rule and which documents to present at the pharmacy?

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Hospitalisation

What costs are covered by the compulsory insurance? is an additional hospitalization insurance required?

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Replacement income

Are you entitled to a replacement income in the event of incapacity for work or child birth? How long is the maternity leave, the paternity or the co-parenting leave ? How to benefit from them? Are you entitled to a replacement income in the event of incapacity for work or child birth ? How long is the maternity leave, the paternity or the co-parenting leave? How to benefit from them?

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Urgent healthcare abroad

What medical assistance can you receive abroad? How to obtain your reimbursements and who to call in the event of emergency?

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Leaving Belgium

What to do if you leave Belgium and how to obtain the E104?

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