Health Care Card

The Health Care Card is an individual card that facilitates insured residents of Saba 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 on Saba.

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 Saba are requested to collect their Health Care Card in a specific periode based on their year of birth.

No appointment is necessary for collecting your Health Care Card.

At Matthew Levenstone Street #5 (RCN – SSO office).

Name, surname, ID number, date of birth, island.

All residents of Saba 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 of Saba 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, the islands of Sint Eustatius and 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.