Healthcare: Study cases

1. It is Sunday night, Andra's child has a high fever and she cannot reach her GP. What would you advise Andra to do? Offer some solutions. Be specific!

2. Nadia has no income. Can she still benefit from the public health insurance? In which circumstances? Explain.

3. Najiba cannot afford the membership fee to a health insurance company. Which organisation does the same tasks as a health insurance company but is free of charge? Write it down below.

4. Silviu went to an ophthalmologist and he paid 45 EUR while his wife went to another practice and paid 65 EUR. Why is there a difference in price when it comes to specialists within the same branch? Explain.

5. Melissa was in a hospital for 7 days because she just gave birth to a baby girl. The hospital bill she got later on is really high, around 5.000 EUR. What could be a valid explanation? Explain.

What portals/apps do you use to consult your health care files in Belgium?

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• You personal file from the health insurance company

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• Other

What sites do you use to find information concerning the Belgium health care system ? Why is that a trustworthy source of information?