Rates

Rates, payment and reimbursement

The Dutch Healthcare Authority (Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit) establishes annual rates for mental healthcare services. You can find information on the current rates set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority on this page.

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Frequently used product codes and rates

Setting: outpatient, quality statute section II ('ambulant, kwaliteitsstatuut sectie II'). Profession: medical specialist ('arts-specialist', Wet BIG article 14).

Diagnosis

Treatment

Other services

The rates apply retroactively from 1 January 2026 (NZa tariff decision TB/REG-26628-05). Consultations that have already been invoiced and paid will not be re-invoiced.

Disclaimer

The rates shown are set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority and are provided for reference only. Any updates will apply automatically and without notification. The formal objection procedure regarding the 2026 mental healthcare rates concluded on 11 June 2026; the rates shown above follow the resulting tariff decision TB/REG-26628-05 and apply retroactively from 1 January 2026. For more information about rates and reimbursements, visit contractvrijepsychiater.nl.

Rates

Where can I locate the current rates established by the Dutch Healthcare Authority for mental healthcare services?

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.

Am I subject to any fees for missing an appointment?

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.

What is included in the rates set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority?

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.

Can you provide an estimate of the cost of my treatment beforehand?

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 'Frequently used product codes and rates' section above.

Payment

When will I receive an invoice?

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.

When do I need to pay my invoice?

The payment term for our invoices is 30 days, which allows sufficient time for your health insurance to reimburse the cost of our services to you. In most cases, you will receive reimbursement from your insurer before payment is due to Praktijk Lastage.

What are the consequences of late invoice payment?

Payment term:

When you receive the invoice, you have 30 days to make the payment. This enables you to submit your claim to your health insurer and receive the reimbursement before you pay the invoice to Praktijk Lastage.

First payment reminder:

Should you fail to pay the invoice within the specified term, you will receive a first payment reminder. You then have an additional 2 weeks to settle the invoice. No extra charges are associated with this first reminder.

Second payment reminder:

If the payment is still outstanding after the first reminder, you will receive a second reminder. You are again given 2 weeks to make the payment, with no additional costs.

No payment after the second reminder:

If you still have not paid the healthcare invoice after the second payment reminder, a debt collection process will be initiated through a collection agency. Extra costs associated with this process will be charged to you.

Reimbursement

How much of the invoice will be reimbursed by my health insurance?

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.

My invoice is not fully reimbursed by my insurer - what now?

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.

The health insurer indicates that something is wrong with the invoice. What now?

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.

Am I eligible for 'Zorgtoeslag'?

'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.

Mental healthcare reimbursements and the hindrance criterion (hinderpaalcriterium)

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.