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    Private international health insurance in Germany

    From Frankfurt to Berlin, our health insurance cover in Germany provides peace of mind for your expat journey.

    Our health insurance is international, so you’ll be covered in over 200 countries and territories.

    • Get a quote in under two minutes
    • Customizable plan to meet your needs
    • 24/7 support and assistance available

    Get a quote, it takes only 2 minutes!

    Vraag een gratis offerte aan
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    Why choose Cigna for global health insurance in Germany?

    Help with inpatient and day-patient care

    Access support for treatments at hospitals and clinics in Germany. We cover accommodation, routine fees, rehabilitation, cancer care, and more.

    Direct links to medical care providers

    When you need healthcare in Germany, we’ll link you up with a high-quality hospital, clinic or doctor. We also try to pay them directly when where possible.

    Customer care is our top priority

    Our customer care team is available 24/7 to assist with policy questions or connect you with care providers in Germany and beyond.
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    Our health insurance plans

    Our international health insurance in Germany is all about flexibility.

    We offer three Global Health Options plans – Silver, Gold and Platinum. They each provide access to different treatments and cover levels, helping you choose the insurance that best suits you.

    Our Global Health Options plans deal with hospital and medical treatments that you’re given on an inpatient or day-patient basis. Bijvoorbeeld:

    • Hospital charges, such as nursing and accommodation.
    • Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other types of rehabilitation.
    • Cancer care and preventative surgery.
    • Accident and emergency room treatments.

    There’s also our Close Care℠ plan to think about. This could give you private health insurance for Germany and your home country. It has a $500.000 annual benefit limit.

    Global Health Options plans

    SilverGoldPlatinum

    Our Silver plan covers day-patient cover, including hospital stays and treatment.

    Our Gold policy package includes maternity cover, and dental treatment. This plan could be ideal for you if you’re moving with your family.

    Our most extensive insurance package, Platinum gives you and your family access to a broad range of treatments – often paid in full.
    Geographic coverSilverGoldPlatinum

    Wereldwijd

    Wereldwijd

    Wereldwijd
    Totale jaarlijkse vergoeding SilverGoldPlatinum

    $ 1.000.000

    $ 2.000.000

    Ongelimiteerd
    Inpatient, day-patient and accommodation costsSilverGoldPlatinum

    Private room paid in full

    Private room paid in full

    Private room paid in full
    KankerzorgSilverGoldPlatinum

    Volledig vergoed

    Volledig vergoed

    Volledig vergoed
    Mental and behavioral healthcareSilverGoldPlatinum

    Up to $5.000

    Up to $10.000

    Volledig vergoed
    KraamzorgSilverGoldPlatinum

    Exclusief

    Routine inpatient maternity cover – paid in full up to $7.000

    Routine inpatient maternity cover – paid in full up to 14.000

    Close Care℠

    Our essential plan covers you in your country of residence and your home country.

    You can also add modules to extend this cover, including dental and wider outpatient care.

    Geographic coverClose Care℠

    Country you’re living in and home country only
    Totale jaarlijkse vergoeding Close Care℠

    $500.000 (with $250.000 condition limit)
    Inpatient, day-patient and accommodation costsClose Care℠

    Semi-private room paid in full
    KankerzorgClose Care℠

    Volledig vergoed
    Mental and behavioral healthcareClose Care℠

    Exclusief
    KraamzorgClose Care℠

    Exclusief
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    Hoe werkt een internationale ziektekostenverzekering?

    1. Get a free quote and buy your policy

    Build a quote online or give us a call at +44 (0)1475 492119
    Choose a plan, customise your deductibles & cost shares, find a cost that meets your needs, and choose how you want to pay. Choose from monthly, quarterly and annual payments.

    2. Manage your policy with our easy app

    Manage your health and wellbeing on the go, wherever you may be.

    The Cigna Wellbeing® App gives you access to Global Telehealth consultations from anywhere in the world. Use our online customer area to access your policy documents, at any time.

    3. Get your treatment and make a claim

    Get in touch with our customer care team to make a claim.
    We’ll connect you to a medical expert within 24 hours, via global network of over 2,2 million partnerships.

    Direct billing available in most cases, as we liaise directly with your treatment provider.

    Healthcare in Germany

    Germany runs a statutory health insurance system, known as the ‘GKV’. By making regular contributions from their income, residents can access doctors’ surgeries, treatments at hospitals in Germany, emergency services, and more. They pay a set percentage of their monthly salary, with employers usually contributing too.

    However, there can be limitations around dental treatments, alternative medicine and eyecare, while some services carry a fee. EU nationals can typically access some healthcare using a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

    International private health insurance in Germany can help offer extra peace of mind, covering gaps in the public system and providing faster treatment access. Non-residents will also need private insurance to get any and every care they need.
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    Additional benefits as part of your international health insurance cover

    Telezorg-consultaties

    We’re here to provide the support you need, anytime. Access unlimited phone or video consultations, plus counseling and coaching services.

    International cover, wherever you are

    Your international cover (Silver, Gold or Platinum) can help wherever you are.

    Flexible plans, made for you

    Your health insurance quote is tailored to meet the needs of you and your family. Adjust it to fit your budget today.

    Add more cover to your policy

    Once you’ve chosen from our silver, Gold and Platinum packages, make them even more bespoke to you with additional cover.

    International Outpatient – optional cover

    Our international outpatient insurance provides access to a broad range of healthcare treatments that don’t require admission to a hospital. For example, you can get:
    • Consultations with specialists, in-person or online
    • Voorgeschreven medicijnen en verbandmateriaal
    • Radiology and diagnostic tests
    • Ambulante revalidatie
    • Cover for hearing aids

    International Evacuation & Crisis Assistance PlusTM – optional cover

    This medical insurance add-on covers emergency healthcare and assistance. It could help if there’s a global crisis, or to evacuate you if local treatment can’t help. It can give you:
    • Emergency transport to good hospitals.
    • Repatriation if you experience a serious medical event
    • Crisis response services following travel or security risks
    • Help with compassionate travel and living costs
    • Travel costs for people who accompany you

    International Health & Wellbeing – optional cover

    Boost your health with insurance for screening, tests and dietetic consultations. There’s also a mental health support program for expats as well.
    • Support from wellness coaches
    • Access to preventative cancer screenings
    • Emotional support from counselors
    • Non-symptomatic, routine physical examinations each year
    • Transport to a specialist center

    International Vision & Dental – optional cover

    Get eye tests and help with the cost of eyewear, plus a wide range of preventative, and routine dental treatments:
    • Cover for dental appointments
    • Preventative, routine, and major dental treatments
    • Routine eye exams
    • Support with costs for glasses and lenses
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    Who comes to us for health insurance in Germany?

    International students

    Germany had almost 3 million university students, as of 2022/23. Munich, Berlin and Bonn are just a few of the country’s higher education hotspots. If you’re planning to study in Germany, check out our insurance for international students.

    It could cover you for any stays in hospitals in Germany, as well as other medical care. You can receive things like mental health support too.

    Mobile workers

    Germany has so many world-leading industries that expats can take their pick. It’s home to some of the planet’s biggest car brands, not to mention a booming financial sector.

    With private health insurance, globally mobile workers can keep themselves and their families well protected across Germany and beyond.

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    Considering a retirement in Germany? You may be moving closer to family or looking to sample a continental way of life.

    Whatever your ambitions, our international seniors’ insurance for over-60s could help cover you. It includes cancer treatments, pandemic protection and mental health therapy.

    More information about healthcare in Germany

    Quick facts about healthcare in Germany

    Hospitals:You’ll find around 1.890 hospitals in Germany (Destatis)

    Healthcare ranking: 4th (2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation)

    Useful drug names: Pharmacies in Germany often go by the name of apotheke. Drugs like paracetamol and aspirin don’t usually have different names.

    Emergency services number (while in Germany): 112

    Cigna claim number (while in Germany): +44 (0) 1475 788182

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    Call 112 for emergency medical assistance in Germany and an ambulance.

    Germany’s hospitals will provide emergency treatment to anybody who needs it. But without insurance, you’ll likely have to pay yourself afterwards – which can be costly.

    Temperatures and climate

    The Deutscher Wetterdienst is Germany’s official meteorological service. It provides weather warnings and climate information to help residents protect their health.

    Germany tends to have mild winters, and summers that aren’t too hot. It receives plenty of rain throughout the year, carried in by winds from the Atlantic.

    Read our full country guide to Germany

    Frequently asked questions about health insurance in Germany

    What's the difference between public and private healthcare in Germany?

    With public healthcare in Germany, the cost may depend on your salary, and you’ll pay monthly contributions through your wages.

    Private healthcare costs, meanwhile, are based on your personal requirements. They can cover wider medical services, such as dental treatments, too.

    Is health insurance necessary in Germany?

    Yes, it’s compulsory for German nationals and temporary residents to have some form of health insurance. Any expats planning to stay in Germany for a year or more should arrange for public healthcare, or get private insurance.

    Will pre-existing conditions be covered by international health insurance in Germany?

    Depending on your personal circumstances, we may add special exclusions to plans containing pre-existing conditions.

    These are conditions you’ve experienced, or sought advice for, prior to taking out insurance with us.

    Does my international health insurance in Germany include dental cover?

    Many of our standard plans include emergency dental cover or dental accidents that can lead to a hospital visit. Regular dental cover, like annual check-ups, isn’t included as standard.

    Add this cover to your policy as an optional extra when you sign up, or by contacting our customer care team.

    Does Germany offer a good healthcare system?

    Germany boasts a very strong healthcare infrastructure, and many staff are able to speak more than one language too – which may help if you are not from there originally. It’s also a leader when it comes to medical research. The costs of its hospitals alone stand at €132.7bn.

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