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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.
One of the most notable improvements is the reimbursement for sports club memberships and youth organisations. Members will now receive €35 instead of €10.
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The birth benefit has also been significantly increased. For example, if both parents are members of Solidaris, the cash benefit increases from €300 to €500.
Reimbursement for psychological counselling is also being expanded from a maximum of 12 sessions to 20 sessions per year. Adults continue to receive €10 per session (€15 for those entitled to increased reimbursement), while children receive €20 per session (€30 with increased reimbursement).
Solidaris is also introducing several new reimbursements:
From 1 July, reimbursements for homeopathy, acupuncture and hypnotherapy will no longer be included in Solidaris’ supplementary insurance benefits. However, reimbursement for osteopathy and chiropractic care remains available, up to €50 per year.
According to Solidaris, this decision follows changes to the regulatory framework. This can be linked with the broader healthcare reform plans of Belgian Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke, who has repeatedly advocated directing reimbursements towards evidence-based healthcare. He has also criticised reimbursements for treatments with little or no scientific evidence, such as homeopathy.
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