Healthcare Allowance Cuts Loom in 2026: Hear’s How Much Your Family Could Lose
Dutch families relying on healthcare allowances will see reductions beginning in 2026, according to newly released guidelines from the tax Authorities and detailed by Zorgwijzer.nl. The changes, impacting benefit partners with varying income levels, represent a notable shift in healthcare affordability for a large segment of the population. These adjustments come as the government recalibrates its support system, perhaps leaving many households with increased out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
The upcoming changes mean the amount of healthcare allowance received will be directly tied to a household’s joint gross income. While lower-income families will continue to receive considerable support, those with higher incomes will see their allowances reduced, and those exceeding certain thresholds will lose eligibility entirely.Understanding these new income-based brackets is crucial for families to prepare for the financial impact in 2026.
Healthcare Allowance for Individuals in 2026
The following amounts will be paid per month based on individual gross income:
* Up to 29,500 euro: 29 euro per month
* 30,000 euro: 23 euro per month
* 31,000 euro: 17 euro per month
* 32,000 euro: 11 euro per month
* 33,000 euro: 5 euro per month
* 34,000 euro and more: 0 euro per month (no right to healthcare allowance)
Healthcare Allowance for Families (Benefit partners) in 2026
Families (benefit partners) will receive the following monthly healthcare allowance amounts based on their joint gross income:
* 29,500 euro: 246 euro per month
* 30,000 euro: 243 euro per month
* 31,000 euro: 232 euro per month
* 32,000 euro: 221 euro per month
* 33,000 euro: 209 euro per month
* 34,000 euro: 198 euro per month
* 35,000 euro: 186 euro per month
* 36,000 euro: 175 euro per month
* 37,000 euro: 163 euro per month
* 38,000 euro: 152 euro per month
* 39,000 euro: 140 euro per month
* 40,000 euro: 129 euro per month
* 41,000 euro: 118 euro per month
* 42,000 euro: 106 euro per month
* 43,000 euro: 95 euro per month
* 44,000 euro: 83 euro per month
* 45,000 euro: 72 euro per month
* 46,000 euro: 60 euro per month
* 47,000 euro: 49 euro per month
* 48,000 euro: 37 euro per month
* 49,000 euro: 26 euro per month
* 50,000 euro: 15 euro per month
* 51,000 euro: 3 euro per month
* 51,500 euros and more: 0 euro per month (no right to healthcare allowance)
Families seeking a personalized calculation can utilize the Zorgwijzer.nl tool.
Source: Tax Authorities, Zorgwijzer.nl
