Incapacity for work

A person is deemed incapable of working if they are unable to perform their usual professional duties due to a physical or psychological impairment.

Incapacity for work describes a state in which a person is physically or psychologically unable to carry out their job


At this point, it is important to note the distinction the German health insurance system draws between different types of unfitness for work.

Incapacity for work (Arbeitsunfähigkeit) is the less severe form. It describes a temporary state from which the person in question is expected to make a full recovery in time. A doctor’s report is required to determine incapacity for work.

The more severe form of unfitness for work is permanent occupational disability (Berufsunfähigkeit). In this case, the person cannot reasonably be expected to resume at least 50% of their usual work duties within 6 months and may ultimately never fully recover.

Employees must immediately inform their employer if they are ill, injured or otherwise unable to work. 

FAQ

We reimburse psychotherapy with no yearly session limit, contrary to most other insurance providers.

  • Expat tariff: 75% reimbursement pers session
  • Premium Economy tariff: 75% for a maximum of 50 sessions
  • Business Class tariff: 90% reimbursement per session for session 1-25 and after that 75% reimbursement per session
  • First Class tariff: 90% reimbursement per session for session 1-50, and 75% reimbursement after session 50

If you are eligible for private health insurance and you are in Germany on a visa or a limited permit, we can offer you the Expat Tariff up to five years.

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