What most of us know: if someone no longer wants to remain in private health insurance, they usually have to take up paid employment again. But is that the only option? In this article, you will learn about four ways  to switch back from private health insurance to statutory health insurance. At the end of the article, you will find the most important legal references. Info in trainings and courses 1. Employment The easiest way back for people who are under 55 years of a

People in Germany who are no longer able to pay their contributions to statutory health insurance (GKV) are only entitled to so-called suspended benefits . In this article, we explain what these benefits include and how you can still receive medical care. You can find infos on trainings and courses here. Why Do People Have Suspended Benefits? Suspended benefits in statutory health insurance usually result from unpaid insurance contributions. In other words, the insured person

Sometimes it happens: People who pay their health insurance contributions themselves may fall behind on payments. Self-employed people, students, and retirees are particularly affected by contribution arrears. But what happens if you can no longer pay your contributions on time? Are you still entitled to medical care at all? And which conditions will still be treated? In this article, we explain which medical complaints you can still see a doctor for despite suspended benefit

In Germany, health insurance is mandatory, yet many people still live without coverage. This situation affects various social groups,...

Stuff you need to know if you’re coming to Germany as a student on a visa. In this article we’ll talk about German student insurance....