Politics · Netherlands · 9 hrs ago
Dutch cabinet plans to end tax deduction for extra healthcare costs in 2028
The Dutch cabinet plans to end a tax deduction for extra healthcare costs.
The plan concerns costs not covered by insurance, including support insoles and travel expenses.
The deduction is due to disappear in 2028.
The House of Representatives is frustrated that the cabinet has not completed an alternative.
That alternative is meant to help people with chronic illnesses.
The replacement plan is still unfinished, and no further steps are specified.
The Dutch cabinet plans to end a tax deduction for specific extra healthcare costs in 2028.
The deduction covers costs outside insurance, including arch supports and travel expenses.
The plan has caused frustration in the House of Representatives.
The cabinet has not yet completed an alternative intended to help people with chronic illnesses.
- Who
- The Dutch cabinet and the House of Representatives.
- What
- The cabinet plans to end the tax deduction for specific extra healthcare costs.
- When
- The deduction is due to end in 2028.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- The cabinet has not completed an alternative intended to help people with chronic illnesses; the reason for ending the deduction is not stated.
Dutch cabinet
House of Representatives
Alternative support
Dutch cabinet
The cabinet has not yet completed an alternative intended to help people with chronic illnesses.
House of Representatives
The House is frustrated that the alternative is not ready.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Planned end
- 2028
- Eligible costs
- Specific extra healthcare costs outside insurance
- Examples
- Arch supports and travel expenses
- Alternative
- Intended to help people with chronic illnesses; not yet completed