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Reimbursement of Insured Care

As of 2014, psychological care is divided into Generalist Basic Mental Health (GBGGZ ) and Specialist mental health care (SGGZ). Most psychological therapies provided at Counseling Service Amsterdam are covered by the GBGGZ and are generally designed for people with mild to moderately severe disorders. Treatment duration covered by GBGGZ are usually relatively short, ranging from 4 to 11 treatment sessions.

To be eligible for reimbursement of your treatment, you need to be insured by a Dutch insurer. Also, your symptoms should comply with conditions laid down by the Dutch Healthcare Authority ( NZa ) and your Dutch health care provider. If the nature of your symptoms or difficulties fall within the classification system of the DSM – IV, and are classified as a ‘disorder’ (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM; this is used by clinicians to diagnose mental health problems), your treatment will in most cases be covered by Dutch insurers.

Insured care in the GBGGZ does not require patient co-payments. However, cover by your insurer falls under the deductible. The excess for 2014 is € 360 , – . For children under 18 no deductible applies.

In 2014, insurers no longer pay out per session, but per treatment package (including screening/intake, phone calls, administration, notes etc). During your first appointment your psychologist will assess the complexity of your difficulties and advise you of the treatment package and duration most suitable for you. As can be seen below, there are five different treatment options,

Short (up to 4 sessions), Medium (up to seven sessions), Intensive (up to 11 sessions), Chronic (up to 11 sessions in 365 days. Note: this package is not available with Counseling Service Amsterdam) and Transition (up to 2 sessions). Product Transition applies when the psychologist advises referral back to your doctor or to a Specialist Mental Health (SGGZ) provider.

 

 

Code	Prestatie Omschrijving	Kosten
180001	Kort	€ 453,79
180002	Middel	€ 773,19
180003	Intensief	€ 1.212,41
180004	Chronisch	€ 1.118,96
180005	Transitieprestatie	€ 185,22
194073	Overig Product (onverzekerde zorg)	€ 94,44

 

What if my difficulties are not classified as a ‘disorder’?

Often, people experience difficulties that cannot be diagnosed as a DSM ‘disorder’ but where they could still benefit from psychological help, for example difficulties adjusting after a life event, or relationship problems. If this is the case, you can still receive psychological care with Counseling Amsterdam, but your treatment won’t be covered by insurance.

The rate Counseling Service Amsterdam charges for uninsured care, is 94,44 – per session (45 minutes of face to face time , 15 minutes administration time) as advised by NZA (OVP code 194073; Tariefbeschikking Generalistische Basis GGZ, TB/CU-5069). No taxes apply and no referral letter by your doctor is required. You will be billed per session.

 

What if I am not insured with a  Dutch healthcare insurance company?

If you are covered by healthcare insurance abroad, the same rates and conditions for uninsured care apply as above. You may want to check with your own insurer about reimbursement offered by them for psychological therapies, and send the invoices to them.

 

Packages for uninsured care

Counseling Service Amsterdam offer the following options for uninsured care:

Product	|Number of sessions	Costs
Assessment, treatment/intervention advice	2 (90 min block)	€ 282
Package 1	10 (2 sessions assessment, 8 intervention)	€ 944
Package 2	20 (2 sessions assessment, 18 intervention)	€ 1.888
Package 3 ‘Beating the Blues’	11 (2 assessment, 8 guided self help, 1 ending session)	€ 675

 

 

 

 

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