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GKV or PKV? Prepare the right questions

A checklist for your health insurance consultation in Germany.

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Start with these five questions

  1. What is my employment and insurance status?
  2. What cover do I currently have, including any previous insurance abroad?
  3. Which family members need cover?
  4. What benefits and out-of-pocket costs matter to me?
  5. Could my income, family circumstances or country of residence change?

Personal preferences alone do not establish eligibility. A consultation should first clarify which options are legally available and then assess whether they suit your circumstances.

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