Where to join a health insurance fund in Belgium

Branches by city, with the days they receive new members

Many branches hold a counter only on certain weekdays, and a few take a summer break or work by appointment. Each branch shows which fund it belongs to, when it receives members and what to ask about the start of your cover.

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1 office in Mechelen

  • Mechelen

    Solidaris — Mechelen

    Desiré Boucherystraat 17, 2800 Mechelen

    Apply online or book a membership appointment, and tell the adviser where you work, live and are insured now.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+3232854444

    Have your identity card, National Register number and bank-account IBAN ready for the application. Tell the adviser about dependants and any extra insurance at your present mutuality. The online route uses itsme (Belgian digital ID app); contact the office or use the callback request if you need help. Confirm how any existing additional policies will continue before changing.

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