You are entitled to healthcare through the RMO
If you are in the Netherlands and covered by the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), your healthcare will be paid for via the Medical Care for Displaced Persons Regulation (RMO). You will find all the important information about the RMO on this page.
This is how the Medical Care for Displaced Persons Regulations (RMO) works
Do you have temporary protection in the Netherlands? And do you have a Ukrainian passport or ID card and a
The RMO pays for all the basic care you need. For example, if you go to the GP, the GP will arrange the costs with the RMO. You do not have to do anything for this yourself, just show your passport or your BSN. You do not have to have health insurance. And you cannot apply for
RMO fact sheet
The RMO covers the costs for this basic healthcare for you
The RMO covers the costs for almost all basic healthcare, such as your visits to the general practitioner, hospital, psychologist or if you use a pharmacy. In addition, the RMO also reimburses for the following healthcare:
Oral care in case of acute pain up to 350 euros.
Glasses and hearing aids (with permission).
Specific medicines.
Contraception.
Abortion care
RMO website
This is what you need to know about oral healthcare within the RMO
The RMO only covers costs for oral care if you have acute symptoms. The RMO also covers a maximum of €350 once a year. Furthermore, the RMO only pays these costs for you if you go to a healthcare provider affiliated with the RMO. .
The RMO does not covers the costs for healthcare you get from the orthodontist. However, there are 16 TopOrtho orthodontic practices in the Netherlands that offer emergency orthodontic care of up to €350 for refugees. TopOrtho is independent and is not affiliated with the RMO.
Healthcare expenses you incur outside the Netherlands are not usually reimbursed
Are you going on a trip outside the Netherlands? Then ask for permission from the
If you are registered in the
Would you like to take out travel insurance? Then contact an insurance company to discuss the terms and conditions.
RMO information when abroad
Here is how to request your RMO insurance number
If you have a BSN and proof of residence, you also have an RMO insurance number. You only need to look up this number if your healthcare provider asks for it. Want to know your insurance number? Then call the RMO helpline: 085 - 0501 420. Please provide your BSN, date of birth and last name.