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VGZ wants 34 municipalities to (re)introduce insurance for low-income individuals.

VGZ wants 34 municipalities to (re)introduce insurance for low-income individuals.
VGZ urges 34 Dutch municipalities to reinstate municipal health insurance for low-income residents, highlighting the need for affordable coverage as many have switched to more expensive regular insurance.

Summary

Health insurer VGZ has contacted mayors of 34 Dutch municipalities lacking municipal health insurance policies to discuss their reintroduction. VGZ argues that these policies, which provide basic and additional insurance for low-income individuals, are essential, especially as some municipalities have abolished them, forcing residents to seek regular insurance at higher costs.

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