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10 key things you need to know about healthcare in Germany

WebYes. Health insurance is mandatory for all German residents, so you’ll need to take out a form of insurance even if your current policy from your home country covers …

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How is Germany using Covid health passes compared …

WebAustria. Austria was one of the first European countries to introduce a Covid-19 health pass system, having done so on May 19th as the 3G Rule. The 3G Rule refers to ‘Getestet, Geimpft, Genesen

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What to know about Germany’s new digital healthcare law

WebHere are the key changes you need to know about. Advertisement. Germany is known to lag behind when it comes to digitisation in the healthcare system with strict …

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How Germany is planning to save its ailing hospitals

WebThe majority of hospitals in Germany - that's 60 percent of 1,900 - are facing huge financial problems. Quality of care is falling, equipment is outdated, there is too …

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Healthcare in Germany: when do you have to pay extra

WebHealth insurance is compulsory in Germany. For public health insurance (GKV), everyone pays 14.6 percent of their gross income (plus a small supplement) – …

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EXPLAINED: What Germany's new hospital reform plans mean for …

WebIf all goes to plan, the new financing system and transparency rules would come into force on January 1st, 2024. The implementation phase would then happen in …

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Here's how you can get mental health help in English in Germany

WebIf you’re relatively fluent in German, you can call Telefonseelsorge Deutschland on 0800 1110 111 or 0800 1110 222. Their website also features a good …

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Seven of the biggest healthcare culture shocks in Germany

Web6. Spas aren’t just for fun. The culture of going to a therapeutic spa ( das Bad) is a long-standing one in Germany, with many people believing ‘taking the waters’ …

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7 things to know about visiting a doctor in Germany

WebAdvertisement. You are usually referred to a specialist. In Germany, if you are covered by public health insurance, you usually have to visit a GP to be referred to a …

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Which of Germany's hospitals are among the 'world's best' in 2024

WebA total of 22 of Germany’s hospitals made it onto ‘the world’s best’ list, as reported by Newsweek with data provided by Statista. Additionally, Germany had 10 …

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EXPLAINED: Can you switch from private to public health …

WebGenerally, people can switch from private health insurance in Germany to public until age 55. Making the switch is generally not possible after that. That said, there …

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From cheering to sneezing: Why Americans still use 'Gesundheit'

WebBack then, the word was actually used as a toast or to give gratitude. One short article in the Jamestown (then Dakota territory) Weekly Alert of 1895 titled …

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Health insurance in Germany: Five reasons to switch from public to …

WebWhile the temptation may be there to stick with the statutory public health insurance (or gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) that covers almost 90 percent of the …

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What to know about Germany's long-term care insurance hikes

WebFor the second year in a row, there will be a hike for the 21 million pensioners in Germany. In western Germany, the payments will increase by 4.39 percent and in …

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Why thousands of doctor surgeries are closed in Germany on …

WebThousands of GP surgeries across Germany were expected to remain closed on Monday as part of a protest against the government's health policies. The association …

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Calls to end Covid measures as top German virologist declares …

WebTop virologist Christian Dorsten believes that the Covid pandemic has moved into an endemic phase, prompting some politicians to call for an end to the current …

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Cost of German care insurance could rise in July

WebTo combat the steep cost of care, the German Health Ministry is planning to increase monthly contributions to the care insurance fund, according to media reports. …

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How private investors are buying up healthcare practices in Germany

WebA sign at a GP's surgery in Rödermark, Hesse, directs patients to the waiting room. Photo: Andreas Arnold/dpa Hundreds of health practices in Germany have been …

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EXPLAINED: How dental care works in Germany

WebThe costs could run from €150 for teeth cleaning to €2500-€3000 for an implant. As a consequence of this basic level of coverage, many Germans choose to …

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