Ha, big brother indeed, how can those who cannot afford health insurance pay a fine? This has gone too far, Dutch government has lost all sense of direction and humanity, not coping with the financial glory of being a part of the Eurozone.

If we don't fine them, then no-one will pay, and that would be unfair. How do you expect people to behave themselves and respect rules if you're not prepared to enforce them?

how dare these people spend their money on food, housing , transporation etc

Its about time the government started standing up for these poor, dissadvantaged insurance companies.

Before people jump in the bash-the-insurers, it is important to remember how health insurance work in Netherlands, and the fact that the stability of the system depends on everyone having insurance.

Otherwise, people will only pay when they are sick, and this can bankrupt the system.

Health care is generally good in this country, and not really expensive if you consider children get if for free up to age 18, then there is zorgtoeslag etc.

idiots. everyone needs to pay health insurance to keep costs down. Its a legal requirement to have health insurance in the Netherlands, and some companies will fire employees without health insurance. Everyone is entitled to zorgtoeslag, which for those with low income, comes to around 840euros a year.
Could be a whole lot worse.