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Tens of thousands in the Netherlands denied medical care due to lack of health insurance
- IGJ reports about 100,000 uninsured Dutch residents often cannot access necessary medical care.
- Barriers include providers not knowing how to bill uninsured patients for care.
- All residents are entitled to medically necessary care, IGJ says.
- Two legal schemes exist to reimburse uninsured patients’ care.
- Street doctors and street nurses are praised for helping uninsured residents.
- IGJ urges better staff training on patient rights and interpretation.
- Local cooperation is needed to connect uninsured people with care.
- IGJ highlighted initiatives guiding uninsured residents to services.
- Delays or lack of treatment can have serious health consequences.
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