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Advantages of the statutory health insurance
Why is German statutory health insurance so important? As a student you have to take out a German health insurance in any case. The statutory health insurance seems expensive to you? You have many advantages!
Visits to the doctor
- You can always go to the doctor, including specialists, as often as you like.
Therapies
- Back exercises, physiotherapy, massages, etc. are covered.
Pregnancy
- Medical care and all preventive examinations during pregnancy are provided.
Preventive medical checkups
- Dental check-up
- Skin cancer screening
- Breast cancer screening
Contraception
- Many contraceptives are covered by health insurance.
Hospital and operations
- Hospitalization and surgery are paid for by the health insurance.
Mental illnesses
- Costs for treatment are covered.
Additional benefits
- Some health insurance companies offer subsidies for fitness studios or sports courses.
The following applies to all: The monthly contribution always remains the same! For students this is about 110€ per month.
Health insurance