New to Germany and trying to find out how health insurance works? Having questions? Here are the answers.
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Moving abroad can be challenging. Let us make it easy for you: Get to know the German healthcare system and find out how you can make the most of your time as an expat in Germany.
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Changing private health insurance in Germany
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Switching to private health insurance Germany
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Child sickness benefit Germany
Your child is sick, and you are at home? We explain whether you receive child sickness benefit from your health insurance or whether you continue to receive pay when you care for a sick child and can't work.
Preventive care in private health insurance
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Insurance card
When you take out German health insurance, you will likely receive an insurance card or some other form of member ID. But how does it work?
Maternity benefits & private insurance: Who is entitled?
What about maternity benefits for patients with private insurance? How much is the maternity benefit and how long is it paid? We have all the answers to the most important questions about maternity benefits and private health insurance for you.
Maternity protection period
From when does the statutory maternity protection period apply? How many weeks after the birth does it last? And who is entitled to maternity pay during this period? We have all the information for pregnant women who want to get their start in life with a child sorted out in good time.
Is private health insurance tax deductible?
If you've recently switched to private health insurance or plan to, you may be wondering whether you can deduct the costs from your taxes. We explain how you can declare the private health insurance in your tax return so that you also save money.
Private health insurance premiums in old age
There is still the prejudice that the contributions to private health insurance are unaffordable in old age. But that is not true at all. How health insurance contributions can look in retirement.
Deduct medical expenses from your taxes: This is how it works
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Ceramic fillings for teeth
Caries is a widespread disease: according to a study by the University of Greifswald, about 99 percent of adults in Germany have decayed and/or filled teeth. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the well-known ceramic fillings that are often used for cavities?
These innovations push your health
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Detecting diseases via app: How does it work?
We have summarized here which apps can detect diseases and what the advantages and disadvantages of "Dr. Smartphone" are.
Door opener: private health insurance makes pharmaceuticals available faster
According to studies, private health insurance promotes pharmaceuticals more than public health insurance - find out why everyone benefits in the end.
Family insurance: Where is the income limit?
You can save costs with family insurance. Is your child or partner currently over the income limit?
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What influences the age of entry?
Here you can find out why your entry age plays a role when closing a contract with private health insurance.