{"id":4172,"date":"2025-04-16T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jig.world\/?p=4172"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:02:13","slug":"krankenversicherung-wie-funktioniert-das-in-deutschland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/krankenversicherung-wie-funktioniert-das-in-deutschland\/","title":{"rendered":"Health insurance - How does it work in Germany?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Germany every person has health insurance<\/strong> be - this is mandatory. So if you want to apply for a residence permit, you must register with a health insurance company beforehand.<\/p>\n

Your Health insurance<\/strong> then takes over the Costs at the doctor<\/strong>, in the Hospital<\/strong> or also for Medication<\/strong>. So you are covered in the event of illness.<\/p>\n

What's new?<\/h2>\n

Since the January 15, 2025<\/strong> there are in some regions the Electronic patient file (ePA)<\/strong> in the test. From End of April 2025<\/strong> it is to be launched throughout Germany. With the ePA, you can use your Medical data digital<\/strong> save - for example your diagnoses, vaccinations or prescriptions - and share them with doctors or pharmacies. This makes everything quicker and easier. You can find out more on the page \"The electronic patient file\".<\/p>\n

Which health insurance company is right for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are two types of health insurance in Germany:<\/p>\n

Statutory health insurance<\/strong><\/h3>\n