Registering your child for health insurance and hospital insurance after the delivery

You must register your child with your health insurer within 15 days of giving birth. If you have hospital insurance, you must pay the premium for your baby within one month of the child’s birth.

Health insurance

You must register your child with your health insurer within 15 days of giving birth.

You will need the official certificate from the city of Leuven’s Civil Registry .

More information is available on the website of your health insurer.

Hospital insurance

If you have hospital insurance and wish to add your child to your policy, you must pay the premium within one month of the birth of your baby.

If you pay later than this, your baby will not be covered for all costs related to the delivery.

Last edit: 25 August 2021