ZJCN is inviting all residents of Sint Eustatius with a minimum insurance period of 2 years to come and collect their Health Care Card at Fort Oranjestraat 12 (former RCN/SOO office).
Starting from July 8th, ZJCN (Zorg & Jeugd Caribisch Nederland) will introduce the Health Care Card in Sint Eustatius, aiming to enhance access to emergency medical care for insured residents during their travels abroad. This card is crafted to streamline access to vital healthcare services for those covered by insurance. Insured residents ofSint Eustatius can collect their cards atFort Oranjestraat (former RCN/SSO office). Later this year, the introduction will extend to Bonaire.
It is possible to fill out the Client Form in advance and bring it with you when you come to pick up your Health Care Card. Please also remember to bring your ID card, passport of driver’s license?
The Health Care Card is an individual card designed to ease access to emergency medical care abroad for insured residents of the Caribbean Netherlands, in situations requiring urgent medical attention that cannot be postponed while overseas. It eliminates the need for obtaining proof of insurance from the ZJCN office before international travel. The card includes ZJCN's contact information for effective communication with our office, benefiting both cardholders and assisting healthcare professionals. Additionally, the Health Care Card can be utilized at local pharmacies and laboratories.
The Health Care Card does not serve as proof of insurance. If you are confronted with an unexpected medical emergency during your time abroad; such as a serious illness or admission to a hospital, contact ZJCN as soon as possible.
ZJCN recommends all residents of the Caribbean Netherlands to obtain travel insurance before embarking on a trip abroad.
Collect Your Health Care Card
Insured residents of Sint Eustatius are requested to collect their Health Care Cards during specific periods based on their year of birth. No appointments are necessary for collection;
Periode
Opening hours
July 8th until August 2nd Monday through Friday
*Exception: closed on Monday July 29th
09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Location: Fort Oranjestraat 12 (former RCN/SOO office)
The Health Care Card includes name, surname, ID number, date of birth, and island of residence. All residents with a minimum insurance period of 2 years will receive a personal Health Care Card. Parents of children under 18 years old can collect their child's card.
Attorney form
Disabled residents in Sint Eustatius have the option to authorize a family member through a power of attorney form, accessible online or at the ZJCN office. The validity of the Health Care Card ranges from 2 to 5 years, contingent on the insurance period. To collect the card, ensure you have a valid Sédula/ID, passport, or driver's license, and bring your bank card for future reimbursements. The acquisition of the Health Care Card comes at no cost.
After the Sint Eustatius implementation, residents of Bonaire will receive advance notice of the process dates. Stay tuned for updates on this beneficial initiative.
Q&A
The Health Care Card is an individual card that facilitates insured residents of the Caribbean Netherlands in gaining easier access to emergency medical care abroad. Previously, proof of insurance needed to be obtained from the ZJCN office before traveling abroad, this is no longer necessary with the introduction of the Health Care Card. The healthcare card features the contact information of ZJCN, facilitating communication with our office. This proves advantageous for both the cardholder and the healthcare professional providing assistance. Additionally, the Health Care Card can be used when visiting pharmacies or laboratories.
The Health Care Card does not serve as proof of insurance. If you are confronted with an unexpected medical emergency during your time abroad; such as a serious illness or admission to a hospital, contact ZJCN as soon as possible.
* ZJCN recommends all residents of the Caribbean Netherlands to obtain travel insurance before embarking on international trips.
In situations requiring immediate emergency medical care that cannot be postponed while abroad.
The health care card can be utilized from any overseas location to reach out to ZJCN when immediate emergency medical care is needed and cannot be delayed.
Insured residents of Sint Eustatius are requested to collect their Health Care Card in a specific periode based on their year of birth.
Period
Opening hours
July 8th until July 26th Monday through Friday
09:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
01.00 PM - 04.30 PM
No appointment is necessary for collecting your Health Care Card.
At Fort Oranjestraat 12 (former RCN/SOO office).
Name, surname, ID number, date of birth, island.
All residents of the Caribbean Netherlands with a minimum insurance period of 2 years will receive a personal Health Care Card. Parents of children under 18 years old can collect their child's Health Care Card.
Residents who are disabled and unable to collect their Health Care Card themselves can authorize a family member to do so using a power of attorney form. The power of attorney form can be accessed online or obtained at the ZJCN office.
To pick up the healthcare pass, it is necessary for the authorized person to bring both his/her identification and that of the entitled party. This can only be done with a valid passport, Sédula, or driver's license.
The validity period of the Health Care Card varies per insurance period and is a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years.
Yes, please remember to bring a valid Sédula, passport, or driver's license. We also request you to bring your bank card so we can register your bank account number in our system. This is essential for any reimbursements in future claims. Additionally, we will seek your current telephone number and email address to update your data our system.
No, there are no costs associated with obtaining your Health Care Card.
No, the Health Care Card is not regarded as an identity document. For identification purposes, please use the Sédula, passport, or driver's license.
Subsequent to the implementation in Saba and Sint Eustatius, the islands of Bonaire will undergo the same process. The specific dates for this progression will be communicated in advance.
If individuals lose their health care card, they must immediately request a replacement card at the ZJCN office. The first replacement is provided at no cost.
If you are insured for less than two years you will continue to use the proof of insurance in addition to your travel insurance. Nevertheless, we invite you to stop by as health care cards are being distributed to have your registration checked. In the case of a medical deployment, making contact and processing the request will be easier.
