In December, the INAMI launched a pilot project to test an alternative method of funding home nursing care. The aim is simple: to finally recognise everything that nurses do over and above providing technical services - helping people to become independent, prevention, coordination, support for families - essential tasks that are still undervalued in the current system. With this new model, the INAMI wants to test funding based on the time spent on care rather than on the act performed, in order to offer greater quality, continuity and human relations.
The official launch of the project
Le 9 February 2026, the Insurance Committee a approuvé 58 nursing teams to take part in this nationwide test:
- 32 pilot practices
- 26 control practices
These teams bring together employed and self-employed nurses, spread across all regions of the country.
6 DSAs involved in the process
We are proud to announce that six of our DSAs will take part in the project:
- ASD Brabant Wallon
- ASD Brussels
- ASD Eastern Hainaut
- ASD Luxembourg
- ASD Namur
- ASD Verviers
A two-year test
The project will involve around 1000 nurses, both employed and self-employed, between June 2026 and June 2028. For patients, nothing changes financially. The aim is to provide more comprehensive, consistent care that is closer to their needs.
An important step for the future of home care
This project marks a major turning point: a fairer, more flexible system, refocused on the quality of care and the relationship with the patient.