Income Limits for Healthcare Allowance for Westland
For residents of Westland, the healthcare allowance income limits determine your entitlement to this financial support for your health insurance premium. The amount depends on your reference income, living situation, and number of children. In 2024, fixed limits apply: the allowance decreases gradually for higher incomes. Read here the current rules, tailored specifically to Westland households.
What do the healthcare allowance income limits mean?
These limits indicate the highest reference incomes eligible for healthcare allowance. Below the lower limit, you receive the full amount; above it, the allowance phases out to zero at the upper limit. This provides optimal support for low incomes. The Tax and Customs Administration bases this on your income from last year (2023 for 2024), adjusted for price increases. In Westland, with many growers and variable incomes, this is especially relevant.
Note: income includes wages, benefits, partner alimony, and returns on assets. For cohabitants, the total household income applies.
Legal Framework
The Healthcare Allowance Act (HCAA) governs all aspects. Article 6 HCAA calculates the allowance using reference income; Article 8 HCAA sets the phase-out at 3.33% per euro exceeded above the lower limit. Limits are adjusted annually in the Tax Allowances Act and the Official Gazette, reflecting inflation.
Current Healthcare Allowance Limits 2024 in Westland
Limits vary by household. Overview in table (gross per household):
| Situation | Max. income for full allowance | Max. income for any allowance | Max. monthly allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single (no children) | € 38.601 | € 50.467 | € 123 |
| Cohabiting (no children) | € 52.467 | € 71.897 | € 216 |
| Single with 1 child | € 47.607 | € 59.473 | € 197 |
| Cohabiting with 1 child | € 61.473 | € 80.903 | € 290 |
| Single with 2 children | € 56.613 | € 68.479 | € 271 |
| Cohabiting with 2 children | € 70.479 | € 89.909 | € 364 |
Source: Tax and Customs Administration 2024. More children? Higher limits. Use the calculator on toeslagen.nl for your Westland situation.
Calculating Reference Income for Westland Residents
Start with tax return income from two years prior, minus 7% deduction. Add: partner income, fictitious child-related budget/childcare allowance, alimony, and business profit.
- Partner contribution for cohabitants.
- Fictitious child benefits.
- Alimony and business profit, such as from Westland greenhouses.
Example: Single Westlander with €35,000 gross (2023): €32,450 after deduction. Below €38,601, so full €123 per month.
Practical Cases for Westland
Case 1: Single with rising income. Piet (horticulture worker) earns €40,000 (2023): €37,200 after deduction. Full €123. Next year at €45,000: €41,850, reduction (€41,850-€38,601) x 3.33% ≈ €36 less, remaining €87.
Case 2: Westland couple with child. Marie and Jan (€55,000 combined) with 1 child: €51,150. Full €290. At €65,000: €60,350, reduced to €232.
Case 3: Glasshouse grower. Self-employed with €30,000 profit + €10,000 alimony: €37,200. Full allowance.
Rights and Obligations
- Provisional allowance: Based on estimated income; overpaid? Repay.
- Revision: For falling income (e.g., seasonal work) under Article 24 HCAA.
- Reporting duty: Report changes (income, family) immediately in My Allowances.
- Objection: Disagree? File within 6 weeks with Tax and Customs Administration (GAL Act Article 6:3); possibly Westland District Court.
Frequently Asked Questions for Westland
Income just over the limit?
Phase-out is gradual: €1,000 extra costs about 3.33% of allowance. Use the Tax and Customs Administration tool.
Do benefits count?
Yes: unemployment benefit, social assistance, state pension, disability benefit. Student finance does not. Assets >€33,748 per person (2024) reduce allowance.
Partner with high salary?
Household allowance: high partner income pulls it down. Separation? Reapply.
New child?
Limits +€9,000 per child. Report immediately for adjustment.
Tips for Westland Residents
- Calculate ahead: On toeslagen.nl.
- Provisional assessment: Request for income drop to get more allowance.
- Annual check: In April: review final settlement.
- Assets: >€144,000 (single) / €182,000 (together): no allowance.
- Need help? Contact Het Juridisch Loket Westland, Municipality of Westland, or Tax and Customs Administration for personal advice.