CareInformation checked on 24 October 2026 · next check January 2027

Hair removal, fertility and more

Care you often hear about late, but that is better arranged early.

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Skin

Face and neck hair removal

Laser or electrolysis by a skin therapist, with prior authorisation. Per request up to 10 laser or 20 electrolysis sessions, then a follow-up request. Needed: photos 24 hours after shaving and a gender team referral. Zilveren Kruis mentions up to € 1,750 per request. Body hair removal is not covered.

Tip: make sure "transgender" is on the invoice; without it, an invoice of ours was once rejected.

Pre-op

Genital hair removal

Part of genital surgery. Start at least 9 months before a vaginoplasty.

Family

Fertility

Freezing sperm or eggs has been covered since 2017, though it does not always go smoothly. Everyone should be offered a conversation about wanting children, before hormones or surgery.

Hair

Wig

Covered for bald patches or baldness after transition, up to about € 497.50 (2026), personal contribution possible.

Wellbeing

Psychological care

For 18+ from basic insurance, under 18 via the Youth Act. Support while waiting: the Genderpraatjes chat.

Voice

Speech therapy

Covered, with referral. See voice.

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