Eine Person im Kittel hält einen Arm, der einen Gips trägt

Benefits for those with health insurance

If a person becomes ill, the statutory health insurance scheme (GKV) covers many of the costs of medical and therapeutic care. In addition to treatment, this also includes the supply of medication, medical dressings and patient aids. You will find more information here about the benefits provided by health insurance providers, additional contributions and what to be aware of when submitting a claim.

Health check-up: woman sitting opposite a doctor. She has a pressure cuff around her arm and is having her blood pressure measured.

Prevention through the health check-up

People with statutory health insurance between the ages of 18 and 34 can get a health check-up as a one-off, and then every 3 years from the age of 35 onwards. Find out here what is involved.

Cancer screening: patient undergoing mammography screening. A doctor is standing next to the woman. She is conducting the examination. The X-ray of a breast is visible on a screen.

Early detection of cancer: what examinations are there?

With screening, cancer or certain cancer precursors can be detected before they cause symptoms. The chances of healing thus often improve.

Gesundheitsuntersuchungen für Kinder und Jugendliche: Ein kleines Kind sitzt auf einer Arztliege und spielt mit einem Stethoskop. Eine Ärztin untersucht das Kind vorsichtig.

Health checks for children and adolescents

Health checks are important in the development of children and adolescents. Read more about it here.

Vaccinations: doctor holding a drawn syringe in his hand. A patient is sitting in the background.

Vaccinations: what needs to be known about them?

Vaccinations are amongst the most important preventive medical measures. Vaccinations can help prevent many infectious diseases and their spread. Here you will learn more about them.

Woman does an exercise on a gym ball under the guidance of a physiotherapist.

Medical rehabilitation (rehab)

Rehab can help prepare people for their return to everyday life and work following an illness. Discover who is entitled to rehab and how it can be applied for.

A sick cert with a pack of pills in the foreground

Sickness benefit: amount, duration and calculation

How can I claim sickness benefit? What do I need to know about claiming sickness benefit? This article provides an overview of useful information about sickness benefit.

Schwangere mit Mann und Ärztin bei einer Ultraschalluntersuchung.

Prenatal care: check-ups and counseling

Regular check-ups during pregnancy are important for both mother and baby. They allow risks or complications to be detected and treated at an early stage.

Special mobility vehicle for wheelchair users

Travel costs: when do health insurance providers cover the costs of traveling for medical treatment?

Health insurance providers can cover the costs of traveling for medical treatment. However, this is only possible under certain conditions. Find out more here.

IGeL-Leistungen: Ein Arzt sitzt am Schreibtisch und füllt ein Formular aus. Eine Frau mit weißer Bluse steht hinter ihm. Sie hat den rechten Arm vor dem Bauch verschränkt und mit dem anderen Arm macht sie eine Handbewegung in Richtung des Arztes.

IGeL – overview of self-payer services

In Germany, “IGeL” are individual health services that are not normally paid for by statutory health insurance providers.

Young woman sitting on a coach leaning forward supporting her head in her hands in despair. A therapist is sitting opposite her taking notes.

Psychotherapy: an overview

This article provides an overview of the topic of psychotherapy and explains its effectiveness and the various approaches that may be used.

Services for people who are severely ill or in the last days of life: middle-aged man lying in a hospital bed. He is looking at the edge of the bed. A woman is sitting there. She is touching the man’s forehead with her left hand.

Services for the critically or terminally ill

People who are critically or terminally ill are entitled to specific services and advisory options. This article provides an overview.