Reimbursement for Combined Lifestyle Intervention (GLI) programmes

A GLI programme is covered by basic health insurance if you meet the eligibility criteria. The cover applies to the entire lifestyle programme and the support that goes with it. Are you taking part in a GLI programme for the second time? If so, you will always need prior authorisation from your health insurer.

The reimbursement applies to all elements covered by the lifestyle programme, such as:

• consultations and support from the lifestyle coach;
• group meetings;
• individual support that forms part of the programme.

Costs for activities that fall outside the lifestyle programme are usually not reimbursed. Examples include:

• a gym membership;
• membership of a sports club;
• additional activities that you choose yourself alongside the programme.

Guaranteed reimbursement

Do you meet the eligibility criteria and do you have a valid referral? If so, your GLI programme at Rondom Leefstijl may be reimbursed under your basic health insurance.

The GLI programmes offered by Rondom Leefstijl are eligible for reimbursement under basic health insurance, as our lifestyle coaches meet the quality standards set by health insurers. Our lifestyle coaches:

• have completed a post-HBO qualification as a lifestyle coach;
• are members of the professional association;
• are listed in the quality register.

Excess

Is your GLI programme covered by your basic health insurance? If so, this reimbursement will not count towards your excess. This means that you will not have to pay any excess to take part in the GLI programme.

Different rules may apply to the costs of additional activities outside the programme.

Your GP or referring doctor will assess, together with you, whether a GLI programme is appropriate.

You are eligible for reimbursement for a GLI programme if one of the situations below applies to you:

• you have a BMI between 25 and 35 combined with an increased waist circumference;
• You have a BMI between 25 and 35, combined with health risks associated with being overweight. For example: high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis or type 2 diabetes;
• You have a BMI of 35 or higher.

In addition, to take part, you must always:

• Be aged 18 or over. Those aged 16 or 17 may only be covered with the approval of your insurance provider;
• be motivated to actively participate in the entire GLI programme.

A referral is also part of the conditions. You therefore need a referral from one of the referrers listed below in order to take part in a GLI programme:

• your GP
• your GP’s practice assistant (POH)
• your medical specialist

Are you unsure about your reimbursement?

Are you unsure whether you meet the criteria, or would you like to know which GLI programme is right for you? Please feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to discuss the options with you.

You can contact us via:

• Telephone: 088-1180523 (Monday to Friday, 08.00–17.00)
• Email: info@rondomleefstijl.nl
• Or ask your question via the contact form

The cost of the full programme has been set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority at €1,736 (including VAT) for 2026. Do you meet the above criteria and do you have a referral letter? If so, the lifestyle programme will be fully reimbursed by all health insurers. Participation in the GLI will therefore cost you nothing at all.