Costs

Legal frameworks

Dutch hospitals operate in a private, but nationally regulated healthcare system. The rates applied by the Princess Máxima Center for the treatment of international patients are in proportion to the scope of the treatment carried out and are in accordance with the applicable national and European legislation. More information on our rates can be found here.

Treatment costs

If the treatment can take place in the Princess Máxima Center, the International Patient Office will provide a cost estimate of the treatment in advance. However, the actual cost of the treatment is often not known until after the treatment is completed. Bear in mind that the final costs may be higher and that the first cost estimate is always a provisional one.

Guarantee of payment

Before a patient is officially accepted for treatment at the Princess Máxima Center, we require a confirmation of financial coverage for the treatment costs. Depending on your situation, the paying party may be your health insurance company, your government, or you yourself. You are requested to ensure either a "Guarantee of Payment" statement from a paying party or payment of 100% of the provided cost estimate, prior to the start of treatment.

Costs of living

For your stay in the Netherlands, you should have sufficient financial resources to provide for your daily living expenses (accommodation, food, drinks, clothing and transportation within the Netherlands). On average, you can expect to spend € 50,- (euros) per person per day. In some cases, a health insurance provider or a local charity in your home country may be willing to cover part of these living expenses. We advise you to contact your health insurance and/or to explore whether there are other local organisations to provide financial support for your stay in the Netherlands. However, families often have to cover these costs themselves, particularly for accompanying family members. Please keep this in mind. See housing matters here.