Everyone with mild symptoms that may indicate coronavirus can be tested at the GGD since 1 June 2020. You do not have to pay the costs for this test. No deductible either. Appointments for testing at a GGD in your area can be made online or by calling 0800-1202.
Testing for COVID-19 before going abroad without having symptoms
Are you going on a holiday or trip abroad? Do you have to test for COVID-19 to prove that you are not infected, even when you do not have any symptoms? Then we will not cover the costs of the test. Preventive testing for a holiday or trip abroad is not covered by our health insurances.
Care worker: testing for COVID-19 on behalf of my employer
Are you being tested for a corona infection on behalf of your healtcare employer? Then an occupational health physician or the GGD doctor will apply for the test. You do not have to pay anything for this test. No deductible either. This applies to both employees and freelancers working in healthcare.
Testing for COVID-19 at my general practitioner (GP)
Are you going to see a GP? If so, the care will be covered by your Basic health insurance. You do not have to pay any excess for a visit to the GP. Even if the GP tests you for coronavirus and has it analysed by a recognised laboratory, you do not have to pay for the test. No deductible either. The laboratory will submit a claim for the costs at the GGD.
Testing for COVID-19 during my stay in hospital or prior to admission
Are you staying at a hospital or (GGZ)institution and do you need to be tested? Or do you need to get tested prior to admission? If so, the hospital or (GGZ)institution will apply for the the test. Your Menzis Basic health insurance will cover these costs. However, you do have to pay a deductible.
COVID-19 treatment in hospital
Are you going to the hospital to get treated for COVID-19? Your Menzis Basic health insurance will cover the costs. However, you do have to pay a deductible for hospital care.