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    Theme 6 · Public bodies

    Allowances and child benefit

    You apply for healthcare, rent and childcare allowances at the Benefits service; child benefit at the SVB.

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    Which allowances are there?

    With a low income you can get a contribution to your costs: for health insurance, rent allowance for rent and childcare allowance for childcare. You apply to the Benefits service (Dienst Toeslagen) of the Tax Administration, if you are entitled.

    Reporting changes

    Does your income change? Then report it in time. Otherwise you may receive too much and have to pay money back later.

    Child benefit

    Child benefit is a contribution to the costs of your children. You apply for it at the Social Insurance Bank (SVB).

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    • 6.3.3

    Checked on November 8, 2026