People who still need to apply for the Dutch healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag) for 2025 will now have more time to do so. The deadline for submitting a retroactive application has been extended from 1 September to 31 December of the following year.
The change gives applicants additional time to accurately estimate their income and claim the allowance they are entitled to. For the 2025 allowance year, applications can now be submitted until 31 December 2026.
More information about the healthcare allowance you an find on the website Belastingdienst Toeslagen.