Rotterdam city council is opening the health insurance scheme it set up for low-income households to all residents of the port city.

The policy, which had targeted people with an income of less than 130% of the minimum wage, will now be offered city-wide, officials said on Thursday. ‘We developed the policy for people with high care needs, who are vulnerable and don’t have much money, alderman Sven de Langen told Radio 1 news.

The policy, a joint product with insurance group VGZ, absorbs most of the compulsory €385 own risk payment. Policyholders have to pay just €50 towards the cost of their treatment over a year rather than the full amount.

The premium for for the Rotterdampolis in 2019 has not been made public. This year the charge is €104.58 a month, plus €63.05 for top-up policies. Single people on low incomes can also claim up to €94 a month in healthcare benefits.