I am turning 18: what do I need to do?
You are about to turn 18, which means that all of a sudden you have to start managing all sorts of things yourself. But what exactly does that involve? This page provides that information.
What do I need to arrange?
When you turn 18, there are a number of things that you must arrange for yourself:
- You need to apply for a Digi-D (opens in new tab). With Digi-D, you can arrange many important things online.
- You have to take out your own health insurance. You can check which health insurance is best for you on the VoorzieningenWijzer (opens in new tab) website.
- You can apply for care allowance (opens in new tab).
- Are you studying? If so, you can apply for student loans (opens in new tab).
- Go to the website of the Central Government (opens in new tab) and complete the short questionnaire. This will tell you what else you need to take care of when you turn 18.
Right to schemes and allowances
On the VoorzieningenWijzer (opens in new tab) website, you can find out which schemes and allowances you are entitled to.
Planning for the future? Good idea!
Making all those arrangements can be a lot of work. How should I go about it? Who can help me? When should I make a start? The future plan (opens in new tab) could help you with this. It is advisable to fill it out together with someone who knows you well. That will give you a clear overview and show you exactly what to do, who with, and how.
You are turning 18: what does this mean for your parents/carers?
Once you turn 18, a lot changes for you. But also for your parents/carers. It is important that they also know what you are entitled to now and what you need to arrange yourself. Your parents/carers can find more information on the Nibud (opens in new tab) website.
Questions or need help?
Go to your local District or village community centre. Or Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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What do I need to arrange?
When you turn 18, there are a number of things that you must arrange for yourself:
- You need to apply for a Digi-D (opens in new tab). With Digi-D, you can arrange many important things online.
- You have to take out your own health insurance. You can check which health insurance is best for you on the VoorzieningenWijzer (opens in new tab) website.
- You can apply for care allowance (opens in new tab).
- Are you studying? If so, you can apply for student loans (opens in new tab).
- Go to the website of the Central Government (opens in new tab) and complete the short questionnaire. This will tell you what else you need to take care of when you turn 18.
Right to schemes and allowances
On the VoorzieningenWijzer (opens in new tab) website, you can find out which schemes and allowances you are entitled to.
Planning for the future? Good idea!
Making all those arrangements can be a lot of work. How should I go about it? Who can help me? When should I make a start? The future plan (opens in new tab) could help you with this. It is advisable to fill it out together with someone who knows you well. That will give you a clear overview and show you exactly what to do, who with, and how.
You are turning 18: what does this mean for your parents/carers?
Once you turn 18, a lot changes for you. But also for your parents/carers. It is important that they also know what you are entitled to now and what you need to arrange yourself. Your parents/carers can find more information on the Nibud (opens in new tab) website.
Questions or need help?
Go to your local District or village community centre. Or Contact the City of Leeuwarden.