Expats : do not forget to apply for healthcare insurance !
29 July 2018
Diplomat, employee, freelance, seconded, border worker…have you come as an expat to live, work or study in Belgium ? It is mandatory to be registered at a Belgian mutual insurance fund (called “mutuelle” in French). By paying social security contributions, you benefit from a healthcare cover in case of sickness, accident or hospitalisation. But before choosing your provider, let us give you more insight into the Belgian social security system.