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What German health insurance is best for international people?

April 6, 2023

Whether you’re a German resident by birth or by choice, Germany’s health insurance system can be complicated to navigate. It’s a two-tier system...

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Statutory health insurance in Germany

March 27, 2023

If you’re new to Germany and still finding your way, we can help you with one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Health insurance is a...

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Moving to Germany: A Step-By-Step Guide

March 10, 2023

Have you recently been hired by a German company? Or are you getting started with your freelance residence permit application process? No matter what...

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What happens to my health insurance during job loss

August 2, 2022

Summary: if you go below a certain income while on private health insurance, you’ll have to switch back to public health insurance. So, what happens...

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What is a Heil- und Kostenplan?

July 25, 2022

A Heil- und Kostenplan is a document used by doctors and dentists to provide you with a cost overview for more expensive healthcare treatments that...

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Abortion in Germany

June 29, 2022

With the Supreme Court in the United States deciding to end the constitutional right to abortion, we decided that it was time to write an article...

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Surrogates and adoption in Germany

June 27, 2022

In this article, we talk about everything related to surrogates in Germany for our pride series. Many parents who are unable to have biological...

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How to get PrEP in Germany

June 14, 2022

Almost 80 million people have contracted HIV since the beginning of the epidemic with 36.3 million dying from causes related to the virus, which has...

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Cashbacks & Bonuses: Private insurance explained

April 28, 2022

Summary: Just signed up for private health insurance and are unsure how it works? Payments for private health insurance are actually structured...

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How to use expat health insurance for German Visas (2025)

April 14, 2022

Summary: Visas are complex, so it’s important to know what’s required for your application. In Germany, health insurance is a legal requirement to...

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