holiday dialysis IN THE netherlands

provided by Dialyse Kliniek Nederland

  • HOW DOES IT WORK?

    Practical information about our clinic and working methods

  • Register in 4 easy steps

    • You can register via the contact form or send an email to rockanje@dialyseservicenederland.nl
    • If available at the times you want, we will send you a medical questionnaire
    • Our dialysis team will assess your request
    • If the assessment is positive, your reservation is final

    Reimbursement

    Are you from outside the Netherlands and do you have an international insurance card (EHIC card)? Then your treatment will be fully reimbursed. We can advise you on how to apply for an EHIC card. With a copy of the EHIC card, we can declare the dialysis treatments to an institution in the Netherlands. If you do not have an EHIC card or are from the Netherlands, you must first pay the costs yourself. Afterwards, you can declare the invoice to your health insurer. The insurer will then reimburse the costs of the dialysis treatments up to the maximum rate applicable in the Netherlands (or up to the amount that the policy contains).

    EHIC card

    The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not a passport but a card that provides access to healthcare services in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland at the same terms as local residents. Here’s how you can apply for an EHIC:

    Check Eligibility

    • EHICs are generally available to residents of EEA countries and Switzerland.
    • Ensure you meet the residency and nationality requirements in your country.

    Application Process

    The application process may vary depending on your country of residence. Below are general steps:

    For Residents of the European Union (EU):
    • Online Application: Visit your country's health insurance authority website. Most allow online applications.
    • By Post or In-Person: Some countries offer postal or in-person application options through local healthcare offices.
    For UK Residents (GHIC):
    • Following Brexit, UK residents apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which is equivalent to an EHIC for most purposes.
    • Apply online through the NHS GHIC Service.

    Required Documents

    You may need:

    • Personal identification (passport or national ID).
    • Proof of residence.
    • National health insurance number (if applicable in your country).

    Costs

    The EHIC is usually free of charge. Beware of unofficial websites that may try to charge fees.

    Delivery Time

    It typically takes 1–2 weeks to receive your EHIC, but processing times vary.

  • Preparation

    Traveling requires extra preparation if you undergo hemodialysis. This applies if you arrange a holiday yourself, but also if you join an organized trip. The preparations required depend on your personal situation.

    Find out what's possible

    Discuss with the doctor whether it is medically justified to go on holiday. Your medical situation must be stable. That is an important condition, otherwise a holiday will involve too many risks. Ask the doctor what you should pay attention to when looking for a suitable holiday destination. Think of:

    general hygiene in a country

    medical care in a country

    the necessary vaccinations: not all vaccinations are suitable for kidney patients.

    Are you on the waiting list for a donor kidney?

    You can be called up at any time if you are on the waiting list. It is then important that you can get to the hospital quickly. Ask the transplant center within how many hours you have to be present. Keep that in mind when planning your vacation.

    Don't want to have to take this into account? Then your status on the waiting list can be temporarily changed: from transplantable to non-transplantable. You can have this adjusted again after the holiday.

    Dialysis transfer

    For your holiday dialysis treatment we ask you for the following medical information:

    an overview of all your medical data and information about your dialysis treatment

    a transfer form signed by the nephrologist or dialysis nurse

    statements stating that you do not have HIV or hepatitis B and C.

    You can request this information from your own dialysis centre.

    Make sure you have enough medicines on vacation

    Make sure you have enough medicines with you when you travel. Order these in good time at the pharmacy. If you are traveling by plane, it is best to take the medicines with you in your hand luggage. This way you will not run out if you lose your luggage or arrive too late.

    On return

    When you return, you will hopefully look back on a successful holiday. At discharge we will give you a summary of the dialysis treatments. This paper tells you how the dialysis treatment went. Give the letter to your nephrologist at home.

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