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Should necessary plastic surgery be included in the basic package?

Should necessary plastic surgery be included in the basic package?

Minister Schipper wants to see, together with plastic surgeons, whether medically necessary plastic surgery can be included in the basic insurance again.

Deleted in 2005
Ten years ago, plastic surgery was removed from the then health insurance fund. It was abused too much. The minister now wants to reconsider the decision, because there are many people who are disadvantaged.

Plastic surgeons must take responsibility
If plastic surgery is again included in the basic package, there is still a risk of abuse of the scheme. There must therefore be a good delineation that indicates what is and is not reimbursed. Plastic surgeons must also take responsibility.

Do you think it is a good idea that plastic surgery should be included in the basic package again?