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Belgium Health Minister Proposes New BIM Status Criteria

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The Belgian Federal Minister of Health stated that over 2.5 million people, representing more than 20% of the population, hold BIM status. Under the proposal, individuals with savings exceeding 57,000 euros would no longer be eligible for increased intervention. The reform comes as the government seeks further savings amid a tight budget. The proposal has not yet reached an agreement in the Council of Ministers. The Broucke Commission also suggests excluding people with specific wealth from the status. Health Minister Frank van den Brugge intends to tighten access conditions for the BIM status in Belgium. The minister argues that some beneficiaries do not face financial difficulties and should not qualify. He plans to revise the calculation methods used to grant the status.

The Belgian Federal Minister of Health stated that over 2.5 million people, representing more than 20% of the population, hold BIM status. Under the proposal, individuals with savings exceeding 57,000 euros would no longer be eligible for increased intervention. The reform comes as the government seeks further savings amid a tight budget. The proposal has not yet reached an agreement in the Council of Ministers. The Broucke Commission also suggests excluding people with specific wealth from the status. Health Minister Frank van den Brugge intends to tighten access conditions for the BIM status in Belgium. The minister argues that some beneficiaries do not face financial difficulties and should not qualify. He plans to revise the calculation methods used to grant the status. Under the new rules, individuals with savings exceeding 57,000 euros or those owning multiple properties, such as a primary residence and a seaside apartment, could lose eligibility. The move is framed as a method to manage the national budget context. Federal Health Minister Franck Van Den Brouck intends to revise the calculation method for granting BIM status. Currently, one in five Belgians receive BIM status, which provides increased reimbursements for medical visits and medications based on low income.

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RTBF La Premiere

“plus de 2 millions et demi de personnes sont sous statut BIM, ce statut qui permet aux plus vulnérables de bénéficier davantage sociaux et financiers en garantissant notamment l'accès aux soins de santé”

RTBF La Premiere

“le ministre socialiste flamand Frank van den Brug estime que ce statut est parfois octroyé à des personnes qui n'ont pas de difficulté financière”

RTBF La Premiere

“Le ministre de la santé veut à l'avenir... une personne qui disposerait par exemple d'une épargne de plus de 57 000 euros n'aurait plus droit à l'intervention majorée.”

RTBF La Premiere

“Frank van den Brugge veut rendre les conditions d'accès plus strict. Il veut revoir le calcul pour l'octroi du statut BIM.”

RTBF La Premiere

“Il faut tenir compte de toutes les sources de revenus, toute une série de personnes pourraient alors ne plus avoir droit à l'intervention majorée... réduire le nombre de bénéficiaires du statut BIM, c'est aussi une manière de faire des économies”

RTBF La Premiere

“réduire le nombre de bénéficiaires du statut BIM, c'est aussi une manière de faire des économies dans un contexte budget.”

RTBF La Premiere

“Le ministre fédéral de la Santé veut revoir le mode de calcul pour octroyer le statut de BIM. [...] Son nouveau mode de calcul se baserait non plus uniquement sur le revenu, mais aussi sur le patrimoine.”

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