Waiting times on the phone can sometimes be long. Check our frequently asked questions to quickly find an answer to your question.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is a lot of information on our website, we can imagine you have questions. We have listed the most frequently asked questions for you and categorized them under the following headings:
Waiting times
When can I come to you?
There is usually a waiting period before you can start diagnostics and treatment. View the current list of wait times here.
What are the wait times?
How can I see where I am on the waiting list?
Our website lists the current waiting times per health insurer for those who sign up now. These give an indication of when it will be your turn. As soon as it is your turn for an appointment, we will automatically contact you by e-mail. You do not have to call us yourself.
Can you guarantee the wait times mentioned?
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee wait times and it is always an estimate. That’s because we have no visibility into any contract extensions or changes from health insurers for next year. We also cannot estimate how many of those on the waiting list still need our care. Finally, anyone can switch health insurers as of Jan. 1, so waiting times may change by health insurer.
Can I shorten the wait time by paying for my diagnosis and treatment myself, without health insurance?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay for your diagnostics and treatment yourself. Contracts with health insurers do not allow this.
What can I do to reduce my wait time?
If you find the waiting time too long, you can always contact the health insurance company and ask for waiting list mediation. Your health insurance company’s waiting list mediation department can then investigate whether it is possible to schedule you for an intake somewhere else within four weeks. For each health insurer, there is a link to request waiting list mediation.
Can I go to another location where there are less long wait times?
Yes, you can. As soon as it’s your turn, you will receive an invitation to reserve an appointment date. You can then see in the online booking calendar which location has first space for the diagnostics day and then choose to either book an appointment close to home, or travel a little further. Please note that this only applies to the diagnosis day. Treatment can then take place online via image calling if desired. It is not possible to continue treatment face to face at a closer location.
When I applied, the waiting time was a lot shorter, how is that possible? Does the waiting time when I applied apply, or the current waiting time apply?
Waiting times may change. There are several reasons for this. For example, the amount of registrations we receive, the amount of people who take their turn and actually want to schedule an appointment. People who no longer want an appointment, but also from (changed) agreements with health insurance companies. The current waiting time is the time we work with. Once you are at the top of the waiting list, we will contact you to invite you to book your first appointment online.
Why do waiting times vary by insurer?
Waiting times for your diagnosis and treatment vary by health insurance company. That’s because we make agreements with insurers, in which they determine how many patients can be treated at ADHDcentraal.
We have therefore created a clear overview of waiting times for each insurer.
Can I get on a list for when spots open up in the interim?
It happens very occasionally that spots become available in the interim. If you have an appointment scheduled with us, you may be contacted by us to get on this list.
Can I go to another location where there are less long wait times?
Yes, you can. As soon as it’s your turn, you will receive an invitation to reserve an appointment date. You can then see in the online booking calendar which location has first space for the diagnostics day and then choose to either book an appointment close to home, or travel a little further. Please note that this only applies to the diagnosis day. Treatment can then take place online via image calling if desired. It is not possible to continue treatment face to face at a closer location.
Sign up
How can I register with you?
We would like to receive a referral letter from your primary care physician or mental health practitioner. It can be sent securely via Zorgdomein. Importantly, the referrer refers to ADHDcentraal and that specific referrals are made to Specialized Mental Health Services.
Review the 4 sign-up steps.
Do I need a referral?
Yes, a referral from your primary care physician or directional mental health practitioner is always needed.
Review the sign-in steps.
Can I register my child under 18?
We offer ADHD care to adults 18 years and older.
Go to ADHDcentraal Youth for more information about the youth program for 6 to 18 year olds with ADHD symptoms.
Treatment
I am on the waiting list, how to proceed?
If you are on the waiting list, it is wise to check out our psychoeducation page. It is important to provide the information or questionnaires we request as soon as possible so that your file is ready. This allows us to prepare the examination properly.
Will I always be treated by the same practitioners?
We do our best to provide treatment by the same practitioners as much as possible. Of course, they consult with each other about the progress of treatment.
Can I take my medication abroad?
When traveling abroad and taking your medication with you, it is wise to check the current situation through the cak. Whether you need a medicine certificate depends on the medicine, the country you are going to and how long you will be traveling. When you are in treatment with us, we will arrange the application for the medication statement. It is not necessary to complete the document itself. Your practitioner will arrange this for you and will need the following information:
- number of your passport / ID card
- exact duration of the trip and dates of travel.
If you are no longer in our care, you can request the medication statement through your primary care physician
I already have a diagnosis, can I also come to you for treatment only?
If you have been diagnosed in the past, you can come to us. It is important to note that we will then do the diagnostics again and on our own observation. Our care and treatment is tailored to your personal situation and abilities. To ensure this, we start with the diagnostics day. After that, we draw up a treatment plan with you.
If you received the diagnosis recently, less than a year ago, at a facility other than ADHDcentraal, you should ask your health insurance company if they will reimburse a second time for diagnostics.
Can I come to you even if I don't want treatment with medication?
Together with you, we look for a treatment that fits your needs and provides the optimal result. In our experience, medication plays an important role in the treatment of ADHD. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychoeducation may be employed.
What does the treatment involve?
In consultation with you, a treatment plan is drawn up that focuses on your needs. The form of treatment is often a combination of psychoeducation, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Read more about treatment options.
What does the diagnostic day entail?
The diagnostic day consists of various interviews, examinations and tests.
You can find all the information about the diagnostics day and how to prepare for it here.
Reimbursement
What does a treatment cost?
The cost for the diagnostic day is a minimum of € 1,500. The cost for treatment depends on the treatment plan needed and averages between € 1,000 and € 2,500. So you quickly lose your entire annual deductible. However, ADHD care is largely reimbursed from your health insurer’s basic coverage. See our fees page which costs you have to pay yourself.
Do you have a contract with my health insurance company?
Check out our reimbursements page to see if we have a contract with your health insurance company.
I received an invoice from Infomedics.
Infomedics, on behalf of ADHDcentraal, bills the care costs of health insurance companies with which ADHDcentraal does not have a contract. See our reimbursements page to see if we have a contract with your health insurance company.
For more information about invoices from infomedics check the Infomedics page.
Do I pay a co-payment for medication?
If medication is prescribed by us, it is delivered by the pharmacy. Depending on the drug, there may be a co-payment, which by law is a maximum of €250. This co-payment will be charged by your health insurance company and is not covered by ADHDcentraal. You can check with your health insurance company to see if you have additional insurance for these costs. Some manufacturers have a refund policy for this co-payment:
Repayment scheme Tentin
Repayment scheme Elvanse
How are costs determined?
At ADHDcentraal, we adhere to the nationally established healthcare performance model (ZPM). The ZPM specifies the maximum rates that we as a care provider can charge.
In addition, the ZPM stipulates that the time scheduled may be billed unless the actual time differs from the scheduled time by more than 15 minutes. Thereby, the ZPM works with fixed time periods of 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90 or 120 minutes.
Non-scheduled time that does contribute to care may also be billed. Consider brief telephone or online contact.
For more infomation about the ZPM visit: https://www.zorgprestatiemodel.nl/
Why do I receive an invoice for an appointment I did not attend?
Unfortunately, it happens frequently that a patient, without cancellation notice, does not show up for an appointment. This prevents us from using this time for another patient. To keep our care accessible, we ask that you let us know in a timely manner when you cannot attend an appointment. You can cancel or reschedule your appointment free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. For an appointment on a Monday, it must be cancelled by noon on Friday.
You will always receive a reminder from us, via text message, about your appointments. Your appointment is also visible in the ADHDcentraal app.
If you do not reschedule or cancel the treatment appointment on time (24 hours in advance or before Friday 12:00 for a Monday appointment), a no show fee of €60 will be charged. You must pay this bill yourself and will not be reimbursed by your health insurance company.
If you have received a no-show invoice and disagree with it, you can object using this form. We will get back to you as soon as possible whether the objection is upheld.
I want to object to an invoice for an appointment I did not attend. How do I do that?
Objections to a no-show bill can only be made in writing using this form.
Can I pay my own health care costs, outside the health insurance company?
We understand all too well at ADHDcentraal that it is very annoying to have to wait a long time for care. However, at ADHDcentraal it is not possible to get care and pay for it yourself (instead of through your health insurance company). We want to keep our care accessible to everyone and not prioritize people with larger wallets. In addition, many agreements with health insurers do not allow healthcare costs to be billed directly to their insured.
My information is not correct on the invoice. What to do.
If your e-mail address or residential address has changed, please notify us immediately at vergoedingen@adhdcentraal.nl. Infomedics will send a new invoice after processing.
My personal information such as email address, address or health insurance has changed. What to do.
Are you still in care? If so, please notify your practitioner or location assistant of the change as soon as possible.
Are you already out of care? If so, please report the changes to us immediately via vergoedingen@adhdcentraal.nl.
Are you not yet in care (and still on the waiting list)? If so, please provide the information to info@adhdcentraal.nl.
I sent in my reimbursement statement but have not had a response yet. Why am I getting this reminder?
If the reimbursement statement was sent to us a few days before the reminder, it may not have been processed yet. We make every effort to process this review and return a response as soon as possible. If you have not received a response within 5 business days of the payment reminder, please contact us at vergoedingen@adhdcentraal.nl. We can then see what is going on.
I have already paid my bill. Why am I getting this reminder?
If you paid the invoice a few days before the reminder, this payment may not yet have been processed at Infomedics. You can also contact us at vergoedingen@adhdcentraal.nl. We can then check the status for you.
I would like to receive the invoice from Infomedics on paper, is that possible?
If you would like to receive the invoice on paper, please call Infomedics at phone number: 036-2031900.
I can't pay the invoice on time, what should I do?
If you cannot pay the invoice (before the due date), call Infomedics at 036-2031900 to request a payment extension or payment arrangement. Do this in time to avoid extra costs.
Is your answer not there?
If so, please contact us at: info@adhdcentraal.nl.
We can be reached all weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at telephone number: 088 313 1200.