Rates

You can find the current rates established by the Dutch Healthcare Authority for mental healthcare services on their website: https://zorgprestatiemodel.nza.nl/. Please note that this site is available in Dutch only. Upon visiting the site, please navigate to the relevant page to access the list of current rates.

1. Select 'Tarievenzoeker'
2. Select 'Individuele consulten'
3. Select setting: 'Ambulant kwaliteitsstatuut sectie II'
4. Select profession (beroep): 'Arts - specialist artikel 14'
5. Select consultation type (consult type): 'diagnostiek' or 'behandeling'
6. Select duration (tijdsduur): (e.g. from 45 min)

Press Search ('zoeken') and the table will show the applicable rate(s).

In addition to rates for 'consulten', there are rates for a small number of other activities such as peer consultation ('intercollegiaal overleg') for the benefit of the treatment.

Cancelling or rescheduling is free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, you will be invoiced for the missed appointment: 40% of the scheduled appointment's cost. This percentage is set per calendar year and is linked to the NZa rate. Health insurers do not cover missed appointment fees, as these are not healthcare costs.

The rate for a consultation is determined by the direct time: the duration of the face-to-face contact between practitioner and patient. The additional time the practitioner spends on, for example, documenting the consultation in the patient file is included in the rate.

No, not exactly: costs are calculated on the basis of time spent, so your care requirements determine the final price. The rates per consultation are listed in the 'Rates and product codes' section above.

You will receive a detailed invoice by e-mail every quarter and/or at the conclusion of your treatment. We prefer that you pay the invoice by transferring the amount using the payment link provided on the invoice. You will also be asked to sign a direct debit authorisation: if the payment term has expired and you have not yet paid, the amount will be collected automatically.

The payment term is around 30 days — enough time to submit your claim to your health insurer and receive the reimbursement before you pay Praktijk Lastage.

If you do not pay within that term, you will receive a first payment reminder and, if necessary, a second one. With each reminder you have another 2 weeks to pay, at no extra cost.

If the payment is still outstanding after the second reminder, a debt collection process will be initiated through a collection agency. The costs of that process will be charged to you.

You can submit invoices from Praktijk Lastage to your health insurer, which will determine the reimbursement based on your policy. Be sure to review your policy's coverage for uncontracted specialist mental healthcare and any applicable conditions. A list of reimbursements for uncontracted specialist mental healthcare under various insurance policies can be found at contractvrijepsychiater.nl.

You are responsible for paying the full invoice amount, even if your health insurance does not fully reimburse you. If you encounter difficulties with payment, please contact us promptly so we can work together to find a solution.

Please note that fees for missed appointments are not covered by any health insurance provider.

If there is any missing information on your invoice, please contact Praktijk Lastage as soon as possible. We will adjust the invoice accordingly and provide you with a new version to submit for reimbursement. While it is unfortunate that these types of issues may occur, they can typically be resolved quickly and easily with our assistance.

'Zorgtoeslag' is a government subsidy that helps make health insurance more affordable. If you have Dutch health insurance and your income falls within the eligibility limits, you may qualify for this financial support.

Important: You can apply for healthcare allowance retroactively, up to 1 September for the previous year. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will receive the allowance.

Never pay to apply for healthcare allowance! Apply for free through the official website of the Dutch Tax Authority's Benefits Office.

Since 2025, the restitution policy ('restitutiepolis') is no longer offered; the transitional arrangement for treatments started under a restitution policy ended on 1 January 2026. If you choose a healthcare provider without a contract with your insurer, you pay a personal contribution: the difference between the provider's rate and the insurer's lower reimbursement.

What can you do? Under the hindrance criterion (hinderpaalcriterium), low reimbursements may not limit your freedom to choose a healthcare provider. If the personal contribution is so high that it prevents you from receiving necessary care, you can request a higher reimbursement from your insurer.