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class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">www.riziv.be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch); <a href="http://www.inami.be/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">www.inami.be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (French)<br><a href="http://www.belgium.be/en/health/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Belgian government portal – health</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></p><p><br> </p><h2>Treatment, coverage & costs</h2><h3>Doctors</h3><ul><li>You must pay the doctor at the time of treatment, but you may be able to claim up to 75% of the cost if you show your “Attestation de soins donnés/Getuigschrift voor verstrekte hulp” at the desk of a local health insurance fund of your choice:<ul><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx#.WLbvxv6QyUk" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in Dutch)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx#.WLbwHXo5aPw" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in French)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li></ul></li><li>Make sure the doctor gives you a receipt (“Attestation de soins donnés/Getuigschrift voor verstrekte hulp”) stating the amount you have paid.</li></ul><h3>Dentists</h3><ul><li>You must pay the dentist at the time you are treated, but you may be able to claim up to 75% of the cost if you show your “Attestation de soins donnés/Getuigschrift voor verstrekte hulp” at the desk of a local health insurance fund of your choice:<ul><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx#.WLbvxv6QyUk" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in Dutch)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx#.WLbwHXo5aPw" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in French)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li></ul></li><li>Make sure the dentist gives you a receipt (“Attestation de soins donnés/Getuigschrift voor verstrekte hulp”) stating the amount you have paid.</li></ul><h3>Hospital treatment</h3><ul><li>You do not need a doctor's referral, and you may see a specialist of your choice at any hospital.</li><li>If you do not show your European Health Insurance Card (or provisional replacement certificate) at the hospital, you will have to pay the full amount. You can, however, seek reimbursement afterwards from one of the Belgian health insurance funds by presenting a receipt (“Attestation de soins donnés/Getuigschrift voor verstrekte hulp”), a proof of payment and your European Health Insurance Card (or provisional replacement certificate) at the desk of a local health insurance fund of your choice:<ul><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx#.WLbvxv6QyUk" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in Dutch)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx#.WLbwHXo5aPw" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in French)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Prescriptions</h3><ul><li>You may need to hand over a doctor's prescription at the pharmacy (depending on the medicine/medical device concerned).</li><li>You will have to pay the full amount at the pharmacy. You can, however, seek reimbursement afterwards if the medicine/medical device concerned qualifies for reimbursement. If reimbursement is applicable, the patient charges may vary between 0% and 80% of the price.</li><li>Make sure the pharmacist gives you a receipt that states the medicine/medical device provided and the amount you have paid. With it, you can claim reimbursement from one of the Belgian health insurance funds:<ul><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx#.WLbvxv6QyUk" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in Dutch)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx#.WLbwHXo5aPw" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in French)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Ambulance</h3><ul><li>From 1 January 2019, urgent medical transportation (except by air) is no longer reimbursed by the Belgian public health insurance. You must pay a lump sum of €70,92 regardless of the distance travelled.</li></ul><h3>Air ambulance</h3><ul><li>If you use medical air transportation (helicopters of CHU Sart Tilman and AZ Sint-Jan Brugge), you must pay a lump sum plus a fee per kilometre travelled. The Belgian public health insurance scheme reimburses 50% of the costs.</li></ul><p><br> </p><h2>Reimbursement</h2><p>Go to any <a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">“ziekenfonds”, “mutualité” or other “organisme assureur”</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> of your choice. Ask for reimbursement based on the EHIC (or another document provided by your insurer), together with the official documents issued to you by the person or organisation that treated you (“Attestation de soins donnés/Getuigschrift voor verstrekte hulp”).</p><h3>Prescriptions</h3><ul><li>List of medicines which qualify for reimbursement, in <a href="http://www.inami.fgov.be/nl/themas/kost-terugbetaling/door-ziekenfonds/individuele-verzorging/honoraires/Paginas/farmaceutische-verstrekkingen.aspx" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Dutch</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> and <a href="http://www.inami.fgov.be/fr/themes/cout-remboursement/par-mutualite/prestations-individuelles/prix/Pages/prestations-pharmaceutiques.aspx" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">French</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li></ul><p>For more information:</p><p><strong>INAMI </strong>(fr) / <strong>RIZIV</strong> (nl) / <strong>NIHDI</strong> (en) <strong>/</strong> <strong>LIKIV</strong> (de)<br>(National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance)</p><p>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397326" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 73 26 </span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a>(French)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397573" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 75 73</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch, English)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397067" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 70 67</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (French, English)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397315" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 73 15</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch, English, French, German)</p><p>E-mail: <span class="spamspan" data-spamspan-class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="u">rir</span><img class="spamspan-image" alt="at" src="/modules/contrib/spamspan/image.gif"><span class="d">riziv-inami<span class="o"> [dot] </span>fgov<span class="o"> [dot] </span>be</span><span class="t"> (<span class="ecl-link__label">rir[at]riziv-inami[dot]fgov[dot]be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg>)</span></span><br>Website: <a href="http://www.riziv.be/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">www.riziv.be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch); <a href="http://www.inami.be/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">www.inami.be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (French)</p><p>If you were unable to submit a claim during your stay in Belgium, contact your national health insurance provider once you return home.</p><p><br> </p><h2>Patient contribution</h2><p>For more information:</p><p><strong>National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance</strong>:</p><p><strong>INAMI </strong>(fr) / <strong>RIZIV</strong> (nl) / <strong>NIHDI</strong> (en) <strong>/</strong> <strong>LIKIV</strong> (de)</p><p>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397326" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 73 26 </span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a>(French)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397573" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 75 73</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch, English)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397067" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 70 67</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (French, English)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397315" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 73 15</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch, English, French, German)</p><p>E-mail: <span class="spamspan" data-spamspan-class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="u">rir</span><img class="spamspan-image" alt="at" src="/modules/contrib/spamspan/image.gif"><span class="d">riziv-inami<span class="o"> [dot] </span>fgov<span class="o"> [dot] </span>be</span><span class="t"> (<span class="ecl-link__label">rir[at]riziv-inami[dot]fgov[dot]be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg>)</span></span><br>Website: <a href="http://www.riziv.be/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">www.riziv.be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch); <a href="http://www.inami.be/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">www.inami.be</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (French)</p><p><br> </p><h2>Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy</h2><ul><li>For <strong>dialysis</strong>: Find the nearest dialysis centre on the <a href="http://www.globaldialysis.com/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Global Dialysis site</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li>For <strong>oxygen</strong>: Contact a local pharmacy at your place of stay</li><li>For <strong>chemotherapy</strong>: Contact a local health insurance fund (pages in <a href="https://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Dutch</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> and <a href="https://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">French</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> only)</li></ul><p><br> </p><h2>How do I apply for an EHIC?</h2><ul><li>Contact your health insurance fund ('<a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">ziekenfonds</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a>', '<a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx#.WLb0a_6QyUk" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">mutualité</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a>' or 'organisme assureur')</li><li>You can apply for an EHIC<ul><li>via a webform</li><li>by telephone</li><li>at the agency of your health insurance fund</li></ul></li></ul><p><br> </p><h2>Doctors & hospitals accepting the EHIC</h2><ul><li>Almost all doctors and/or hospitals accept the EHIC</li><li>You can find an individual health care provider (doctor, dentist, nurse, etc.) or a hospital in Belgium through<ul><li>the application <a href="https://webappsa.riziv-inami.fgov.be/silverpages/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">'Find a health care provider'</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li>the lists of hospitals on the website of the Belgian Federal Service Public Health (in <a href="http://www.health.belgium.be/nl/gezondheid/organisatie-van-de-gezondheidszorg/delen-van-gezondheidsgegevens/gezondheidszorginstellingen" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Dutch</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> or in <a href="http://www.health.belgium.be/fr/sante/organisation-des-soins-de-sante/partage-de-donnees-de-sante/institutions-de-soins" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">French</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a>)</li></ul></li></ul><p><br> </p><h2>Loss of card</h2><h3>Contacts for holders of EHICs issued in Belgium</h3><p>Contact your Belgian health insurance fund:</p><p><strong>INAMI </strong>(fr) / <strong>RIZIV</strong> (nl) / <strong>NIHDI</strong> (en) <strong>/</strong> <strong>LIKIV</strong> (de)</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/nl/professionals/andere-professionals/ziekenfonds/Paginas/contacteer-ziekenfondsen.aspx#.WLbvxv6QyUk" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in Dutch)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li><li><a href="http://www.riziv.fgov.be/fr/professionnels/autres/mutualites/Pages/contactez-mutualites.aspx#.WLbwHXo5aPw" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Local health insurance funds (in French)</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></li></ul><p>If you do not know what your Belgian health insurance fund is, contact the <strong>National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance:</strong></p><p><strong>INAMI </strong>(fr) / <strong>RIZIV</strong> (nl) / <strong>NIHDI</strong> (en) <strong>/ LIKIV</strong> (de)</p><p>Tel: <a href="tel:+3223363492" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 336 34 92</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a> (Dutch, English)<br>Tel: <a href="tel:+3227397323" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">+32 2 739 73 23</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use 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