Resuscitation course reimbursed by your health insurance

Many Dutch health insurers contribute to a CPR and AED course. Here is how it works and how to claim.

Did you know that a resuscitation course is often (partly) reimbursed by your health insurer? Many insurers see a CPR and AED course as prevention and contribute to it. In many cases you can follow the course “for free”, or for a small amount.

How it works

The reimbursement usually comes from your supplementary insurance, not from the basic insurance. That means no deductible applies. There is usually a maximum amount per year. If the course costs less than that amount, you get the full costs back.

What do the major insurers reimburse in 2026?

InsurerPackageReimbursement per year
Zilveren Kruis (Achmea)Supplementary 2 stars and highermax. € 115
VGZSupplementary Instap / Goed / Beter / Bestmax. € 75 / € 200 / € 400 / € 500
CZBasis / Plus / Topmax. € 50 / € 100 / € 200
UnivéSupplementary Goed / Beter / Bestmax. € 200 / € 400 / € 500
Nationale-NederlandenFit Package (standard with the basic insurance)max. € 150

This overview is an indication. The amount often applies to all courses or prevention combined.

Always check first

Reimbursements and conditions differ per insurer and per package. So contact your own insurer before you sign up and ask:

  1. Does my package reimburse a resuscitation course, and up to what amount?
  2. Do you accept a certificate from a NIKTA-certified training provider?
  3. What do I need to send in to claim?

BHV-Weesp is NIKTA-certified

Insurers often set requirements for the training provider or for the certificate you receive afterwards. BHV-Weesp is NIKTA-certified. After the course you receive an invoice and a certificate from us, which you can use to claim the costs from your insurer.

Good to know: the reimbursement is meant for private individuals. If you follow the course for your job, the insurer usually does not reimburse it and your employer normally pays.

Want to know when the next course takes place? Call +31 85 047 0067 or email info@bhv-weesp.nl. Or go to the course calendar and sign up straight away.

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