NetherlandsInstanties 39 · Public bodies and agencies

What is healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag)?

In the exam (Dutch)

Wat is zorgtoeslag?

  1. aMoney from your employer when you are at home sickGeld van je werkgever als je ziek thuis bent
  2. bMoney that you get back from the pharmacyGeld dat je terugkrijgt van de apotheek
  3. cMoney from the government for your health insuranceGeld van de overheid voor je zorgverzekeringCorrect answer

Why?

Health insurance is compulsory. If your income is not too high, you can get healthcare allowance to help pay the premium.

Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Dutch, as shown above.

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  1. Instanties 40

    Bilal lives in a home that belongs to a housing association (woningcorporatie). He has a low income. Every month he pays a lot of money for his home. Which allowance can help him?

    Correct answer:Rent allowance (huurtoeslag)

    Bilal woont in een woning van een woningcorporatie. Hij heeft een laag inkomen. Elke maand betaalt hij veel geld voor zijn woning. Welke toeslag kan hem helpen? — Huurtoeslag

  2. Instanties 41

    Lisa and Tom both work. Their daughter goes to childcare. Can they get money from the government for the childcare?

    Correct answer:Yes, if the childcare is officially registered

    Lisa en Tom werken allebei. Hun dochter gaat naar de kinderopvang. Kunnen ze geld van de overheid krijgen voor de opvang? — Ja, als de opvang officieel geregistreerd is

  3. Instanties 42

    Maria gets healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag). She gets a new job and will earn more. What should she do?

    Correct answer:Report her new income quickly to Dienst Toeslagen

    Maria krijgt zorgtoeslag. Ze krijgt een nieuwe baan en gaat meer verdienen. Wat moet ze doen? — Haar nieuwe inkomen snel doorgeven aan Dienst Toeslagen

  4. Instanties 43

    Where do you apply for healthcare allowance or rent allowance?

    Correct answer:At Dienst Toeslagen

    Waar vraag je zorgtoeslag of huurtoeslag aan? — Bij Dienst Toeslagen

Source

Our own practice questions, based on the official end terms (eindtermen) of the Knowledge of Dutch Society exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij, Annex 2 to the Regeling inburgering 2021). They are not the real exam questions, which are secret, and we use none of DUO’s practice exam questions. The English translation and the explanations were made with the help of AI; the exam itself is taken in Dutch. We are not affiliated with DUO or the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.

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