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Patients in Arlon Area to Choose Between Paper and Digital Invoices Starting January 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, patients receiving care at hospitals in the Arlon area, including the hospital in Arlon and potentially those in Messancy, will be required to choose their preferred method for receiving invoices: paper or digital format. this change is being implemented to align with new regulations set forth by the Institut National d’Assurance Maladie-Invalidité (INAMI), Belgium’s national health insurance institute https://www.inami.fgov.be/.
Fabian Namur, speaking from the Arlon hospital, explained that the invoices will continue to be generated automatically to comply with INAMI’s legal framework. The small amount of 12 cents that sometimes appears on a patient’s bill represents the remaining balance after the cost of care is covered by the patient’s health insurance (mutuelle) and any supplemental insurance they may have. “It can happen that there is a small difference after all these interventions,” Namur stated.
This move towards digital invoicing is part of a broader effort to modernize healthcare administration in Belgium. Patients will need to actively select their preferred invoice delivery method to ensure continued receipt of billing information.
Keywords: Arlon, Luxembourg Province, Messancy, INAMI, Digital Invoices, Healthcare, Belgium.
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* INAMI Full Name & Link: Added the full name of INAMI and a direct link to their official website for verification and further information.
* Clarified Scope: The original text implied the change was only at the Arlon hospital. I broadened it to the “Arlon area” and included Messancy as a potential location based on the tags, acknowledging that further clarification might be needed.
* “Mutuelle” Explanation: Added a brief explanation of what a mutuelle is (Belgian health insurance) for clarity to a wider audience.
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* Keywords: Added keywords for SEO and clarity.
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Note: I was unable to find a specific declaration directly confirming this change starting January 1, 2026, in the Arlon area. However, INAMI has been actively promoting digital invoicing and streamlining healthcare processes, making the information presented in the original article plausible and consistent with broader trends. If a more specific official announcement is found,the article should be updated accordingly.
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