Belgium — Healthcare: Public Healthcare

Key facts

• Current health expenditure: 10.8 % of GDP (2023)
• Government share of current health expenditure: 74 % (2023)
• Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 22 % (2023)
• Physicians: 3.6 per 1,000 people (2022)
• Hospital beds: 5.4 per 1,000 people (2023)
• Life expectancy at birth: 82.3 years (2024)

Steps

1. Eligibility and Enrollment — I do not have information on the specific steps for eligibility and enrollment in the Belgian public healthcare system.
2. Costs and Fees — I do not have information on the costs and fees associated with public healthcare in Belgium.
3. Accessing Healthcare Services — I do not have information on the process for accessing healthcare services in Belgium.

Costs

• Health insurance premiums: Varies based on income level and other factors

Timelines

• Processing time for health insurance claims: I do not have information on this timeline

Required documents

• ID card or passport
• Proof of residency
• Proof of income or employment

Common mistakes

• Believing that public healthcare in Belgium is only for EU residents.

What these figures do not cover

These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.