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Many people who belong to a sports club do not claim a reimbursement of their membership fee. Sports club members are entitled to a reimbursement of their sports club membership fee from their health insurance fund.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease. Yet vaccination coverage among adults in Belgium remains significantly lower than among children and young people. According to a 2024 analysis by the Office of Health Economics (OHE), every euro invested in vaccination can generate up to 19 euros in benefits for society. Vaccination […]

In 2025, the Belgian government withheld nearly €15 million from the administrative allowances paid to health insurance funds because the performance targets set for them were not fully achieved. The figures come from data provided by Belgium’s National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance, as reported by De Tijd and HLN. Financing linked to performance […]

Social media are both a benefit and a risk for young people. They bring friends and like-minded people closer together and can be an important source of support and connection. But the same platforms can also lead to problematic use or addiction, less sleep and a feeling of pressure. The challenge is to find a […]

As of 1 July 2026, Solidaris Vlaanderen is introducing several changes to its supplementary benefits and reimbursements. A number of popular reimbursements are increased and new benefits are introduced. At the same time, reimbursements for homeopathy, acupuncture and hypnotherapy will be discontinued.

The reimbursement for braces can vary significantly depending on the health insurance fund (in dutch 'mutualiteit' or in french 'mutalité') one is affiliated with. Even after reimbursements, orthodontic treatment often remains a substantial expense.

Matthias Diependaele, the Flemish Minister-President, is urging people to consciously reflect on their choice of health insurance fund.

Sports and physical activity are increasingly encouraged in Belgium. A quick summary of the sport benefit advantages on offer.

In Belgium, all health insurance funds (mutualities) reimburse part of the cost of glasses and corrective lenses.The amounts and conditions differ significantly depending on the health insurance fund. We have listed everything for you

Contraceptive use in Belgium is widespread and continues to increase. In addition to reimbursement through mandatory health insurance, health insurance funds often offer extra benefits to their members.