Reimbursement for Refractive Surgery Through Health Insurance

Does my health insurer reimburse the costs of laser eye treatment or lens implantation?

Some health insurers offer partial reimbursement for laser eye surgery or lens implantation through their supplementary insurance packages. This varies by insurer and by the specific level of coverage. Refractive surgery is generally not covered under the basic health insurance plan.

Would you like to see which insurers typically offer (partial) reimbursement for laser eye treatment or lens implantation?
We are happy to refer you to an independent comparison tool that updates this information annually.

Compare reimbursements via an independent comparison tool (Dutch)

Important: the exact reimbursement always depends on your personal policy and supplementary package. Therefore, make sure to review your policy conditions carefully or contact us — we are happy to help you check your coverage free of charge.

Because this information can change each year and varies by insurer, we recommend that you:

• review your policy terms closely, and
• contact Visus Eye Clinic if you want to know whether reimbursement applies in your situation.

We can help verify whether your insurance offers reimbursement and advise you on any next steps.

Many insurers require that the clinic performing the treatment meets certain quality criteria, such as:

• ZKN certification
• Treatment by a BIG-registered ophthalmologist
• Membership of the Dutch Ophthalmological Society (NOG)
• NGRC quality mark
   

It is good to know that Visus Eye Clinic meets all of these quality requirements.