Genetic advice
Genetic advice will consist of, among other things, the examination into and of hereditary defects by means of genealogical research, chromosome tests, biochemical diagnosis, ultrasound examinations and DNA tests.
Genetic advice consists of:
- the investigation into and of hereditary defects by means of genealogical research, chromosome tests, biochemical diagnosis, ultrasound examinations and DNA tests
- advice on the genetic nature of disorders or defects, or the greater risk of these that has been found to exist
- psychosocial counselling in the form of advice on the hereditary nature of a disorder or defects
- the examination of persons other than yourself, should this be required for the advice to be given to you. In this situation, other persons may be given advice too
Reimbursements
Reimbursement for genetic advice
Under HollandZorg basic health insurance, you will qualify for the reimbursement of the costs of genetic advice.
| Basic Health Insurance | Reimbursement |
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100% |
Referral needed?
To obtain genetic advice, you will require a referral from a general practitioner, medical specialist, psychiatrist, clinical technologist or geriatrician. The referral will remain valid for a period of 12 months from the day the referral was issued.
Statutory personal contribution
You will not be subject to a statutory personal contribution for genetic advice.
Compulsory excess
Are you 18 or older? The costs incurred for genetic advice will count towards your compulsory policy excess.
Who may provide this type of care?
A centre for genetic advice. You can find care providers with our Care finder. You can easily find a (contracted) specialist in your area.
Please note:
The information on this page is a brief outline of the reimbursements. No rights can be derived from this page. You can only derive rights from our insurance conditions.
Your health insurance
In My HollandZorg you will find all information about your health insurance policy.
Maximum rates for a non-contracted care provider
Have you chosen a healthcare provider with whom we have no contract? Then, we will reimburse according to our maximum rates. If the rate invoiced by the non-contracted care provider is higher than our maximum rates, you will have to pay the difference yourself. You will be able to find contracted care providers with our Care finder.
Reimbursements, conditions and regulations 2023
