Health and Insurance
61 GermanySimple articles about Health and Insurance.
Dental Care in Germany: Appointments, Insurance, and Copayments
Dental Insurance in Germany: What GKV Covers and When You Need Zahnzusatzversicherung
Dental Supplementary Insurance in Germany: When Is It Really Worth Having?
Die Techniker in Germany: What TK Insurance Covers and Who It Is Suitable For
Disability in Germany: GdB, Schwerbehindertenausweis, Benefits, and the Application Process
Family Insurance in Germany: Who Can Be Covered Under the GKV for Free
Freiwillige Krankenversicherung in Germany: Voluntary Public Health Insurance
Germany’s Pension System: State Pension, bAV, Rürup, Riester, and Private Plans
Germany’s Insurance System: GKV, PKV, Long-Term Care Insurance and Additional Policies
Giving Birth in Germany for Foreigners: Hospitals, Insurance, Documents, and the First Few Weeks
GKV in Germany in 2026: cost, choosing a provider, and enrollment
Health Insurance Companies in Germany: GKV, PKV, and Krankenkasse
Health Insurance for Students in Germany
Health Insurance in Germany: GKV, PKV, and How to Get Covered
Health Insurance in Germany: GKV, PKV, and Premiums in 2026
Ambulance Services in Germany: When to Call 112, What to Say, and Who Pays for the Call How to call an ambulance in Germany: the 112 number when you need the Rettungsdienst, what to tell the dispatcher, how 116117 differs, and how emergency calls are typically billed. Dental Care in Germany: Appointments, Insurance, and Copayments How dentistry works in Germany: finding a dentist (Zahnarzt), scheduling an appointment, what GKV covers, when a treatment and cost plan (Heil- und Kostenplan) is required, how much treatment might cost, and how supplementary dental insurance (Zahnzusatzversicherung) works. Dental Insurance in Germany: What GKV Covers and When You Need Zahnzusatzversicherung A breakdown of dental insurance in Germany: basic GKV coverage, Festzuschuss, implants, crowns, teeth cleaning, Zahnzusatzversicherung plan limits, and what to check before signing a contract. Dental Supplementary Insurance in Germany: When Is It Really Worth Having? An overview of how dental treatment is typically paid for in Germany, what GKV covers, why Zahnzusatzversicherung may be useful, and which tariff terms require especially close attention. Die Techniker in Germany: What TK Insurance Covers and Who It Is Suitable For An overview of Die Techniker statutory health insurance in Germany: contributions, services, app, bonus programme, online services, and important checks before choosing TK. Disability in Germany: GdB, Schwerbehindertenausweis, Benefits, and the Application Process How to apply for disability status in Germany: what GdB means, when a Schwerbehindertenausweis is issued, which Merkzeichen exist, what work, tax, and transport benefits are available, where to apply, and what to check before filing. Family Insurance in Germany: Who Can Be Covered Under the GKV for Free Family Insurance in Germany: Who Can Be Covered Under the GKV for Free Freiwillige Krankenversicherung in Germany: Voluntary Public Health Insurance Who can be voluntarily insured under the German GKV, how premiums will be calculated in 2026, how voluntary public health insurance differs from private health insurance (PKV), and what documents are required. Germany’s Pension System: State Pension, bAV, Rürup, Riester, and Private Plans How the pension system works in Germany: mandatory contributions, pension points, minimum contribution period, payments abroad, contribution refunds, and options for supplemental pension insurance. Germany’s Insurance System: GKV, PKV, Long-Term Care Insurance and Additional Policies An overview of insurance in Germany for foreigners: compulsory health insurance, the difference between GKV and PKV, 2026 contributions, long-term care insurance, students, employees, freelancers and supplementary insurance. Giving Birth in Germany for Foreigners: Hospitals, Insurance, Documents, and the First Few Weeks A detailed guide to childbirth in Germany for foreigners: choosing a maternity hospital, the Mutterpass, midwives (Hebamme), insurance coverage, birth registration, citizenship, residence permits, Kindergeld, and childcare. GKV in Germany in 2026: cost, choosing a provider, and enrollment GKV in Germany in 2026: cost, choosing a provider, and enrollment Health Insurance Companies in Germany: GKV, PKV, and Krankenkasse How public and private health insurance works in Germany, how Krankenkassen differ, and what to look for when choosing a health insurance provider in 2026. Health Insurance for Students in Germany What health insurance students need in Germany: public GKV, private PKV, Studienkolleg, the age limit of 30, costs, and how to arrange coverage. Health Insurance in Germany: GKV, PKV, and How to Get Covered Health Insurance in Germany: GKV, PKV, and How to Get Covered Health Insurance in Germany: GKV, PKV, and Premiums in 2026 How health insurance works in Germany, how GKV and PKV differ, who is eligible for private insurance, and what premiums are important to consider in 2026.
