Overall, the Belgian healthcare system is widely regarded as one of the best in Europe, with high levels of access to care and good outcomes for patients. However, like any healthcare system, it faces challenges in terms of cost containment and ensuring that all patients have access to the care they need.

Belgian health insurance This fund is called a mutuelle in French and ziekenfonds in Dutch; residents are free to select their own. Health insurance contributions are 7.35% of your gross salary (3.55% paid by you; 3.8% paid by your employer). Self-employed workers can expect to pay the full 7.35% of their wages.

over one in four adults have a chronic condition In 2019, about three quarters (74 %) of Belgian adults reported being in good health – a proportion higher than the EU average (69 %).

The provision of care is based on the principles of independent medical practice, direct access (no gatekeeping), free choice of physician and of health care facility, and predominantly fee-for-service payment.