{"id":304,"date":"2026-08-09T14:25:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T14:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/insure-germany.local\/?page_id=304"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:56:24","slug":"health-insurance-germany-expats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/services\/health-insurance-germany-expats\/","title":{"rendered":"Krankenversicherung"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"304\" class=\"elementor elementor-304\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-495f365f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"495f365f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1098da47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"1098da47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ul class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs hfe-breadcrumbs-show-home\"><li class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-item hfe-breadcrumbs-first\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-home-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ababa12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ababa12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f099e66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f099e66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46815758 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46815758\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381d7ddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"381d7ddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mediathek-KELLER-IMMOBILIENSERVICE.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-403\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mediathek-KELLER-IMMOBILIENSERVICE.webp 866w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mediathek-KELLER-IMMOBILIENSERVICE-300x104.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mediathek-KELLER-IMMOBILIENSERVICE-768x266.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mediathek-KELLER-IMMOBILIENSERVICE-18x6.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53cad15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53cad15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Trusted by 100+ expats<\/p><p>across Germany<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d73a91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70d73a91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3623e3b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3623e3b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75981074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75981074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Independent Advice for Expats<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f20cb7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"67f20cb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  .ig-h1-liability {\n    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 44px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    color: #ffff;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .ig-h1-liability .acc {\n    color: #F5A015;\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .ig-h1-liability {\n      font-size: 30px !important;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<h1 class=\"ig-h1-liability\">\n  Private medical insurance Germany, explained clearly <em class=\"acc\" style=\"font-style:normal;\">before<\/em> you decide\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cfc69b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cfc69b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Christian Keller helps expats compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkv-spitzenverband.de\/english\/english.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GKV<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pkv.de\/wissen\/private-krankenversicherung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PKV<\/a> honestly, so you<br \/>choose the right cover \u2014 at no cost to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab2343f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ab2343f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51413ee2 elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"51413ee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your free consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f42e772 elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1f42e772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"#covered\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare GKV vs PKV<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a66de25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a66de25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Built with Ai<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f5115cb e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f5115cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c0c2c0 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"51c0c2c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M528.1 171.5L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6zM388.6 312.3l23.7 138.4L288 385.4l-124.3 65.3 23.7-138.4-100.6-98 139-20.2 62.2-126 62.2 126 139 20.2-100.6 98z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGKV vs PKV, explained\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe help you understand both systems clearly before you commit to either.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4833f853 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4833f853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-globe\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M336.5 160C322 70.7 287.8 8 248 8s-74 62.7-88.5 152h177zM152 256c0 22.2 1.2 43.5 3.3 64h185.3c2.1-20.5 3.3-41.8 3.3-64s-1.2-43.5-3.3-64H155.3c-2.1 20.5-3.3 41.8-3.3 64zm324.7-96c-28.6-67.9-86.5-120.4-158-141.6 24.4 33.8 41.2 84.7 50 141.6h108zM177.2 18.4C105.8 39.6 47.8 92.1 19.3 160h108c8.7-56.9 25.5-107.8 49.9-141.6zM487.4 192H372.7c2.1 21 3.3 42.5 3.3 64s-1.2 43-3.3 64h114.6c5.5-20.5 8.6-41.8 8.6-64s-3.1-43.5-8.5-64zM120 256c0-21.5 1.2-43 3.3-64H8.6C3.2 212.5 0 233.8 0 256s3.2 43.5 8.6 64h114.6c-2-21-3.2-42.5-3.2-64zm39.5 96c14.5 89.3 48.7 152 88.5 152s74-62.7 88.5-152h-177zm159.3 141.6c71.4-21.2 129.4-73.7 158-141.6h-108c-8.8 56.9-25.6 107.8-50 141.6zM19.3 352c28.6 67.9 86.5 120.4 158 141.6-24.4-33.8-41.2-84.7-50-141.6h-108z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhole-market comparison\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe compare providers across the market, not just one insurer's products.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-addf013 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"addf013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-comment-dots\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M144 208c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32 32-14.3 32-32-14.3-32-32-32zm112 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32 32-14.3 32-32-14.3-32-32-32zm112 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32 32-14.3 32-32-14.3-32-32-32zM256 32C114.6 32 0 125.1 0 240c0 47.6 19.9 91.2 52.9 126.3C38 405.7 7 439.1 6.5 439.5c-6.6 7-8.4 17.2-4.6 26S14.4 480 24 480c61.5 0 110-25.7 139.1-46.3C192 442.8 223.2 448 256 448c141.4 0 256-93.1 256-208S397.4 32 256 32zm0 368c-26.7 0-53.1-4.1-78.4-12.1l-22.7-7.2-19.5 13.8c-14.3 10.1-33.9 21.4-57.5 29 7.3-12.1 14.4-25.7 19.9-40.2l10.6-28.1-20.6-21.8C69.7 314.1 48 282.2 48 240c0-88.2 93.3-160 208-160s208 71.8 208 160-93.3 160-208 160z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport in English\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet help with paperwork and claims in plain English, whenever you need it.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a5125d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75a5125d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b8b8bf1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b8b8bf1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-399eaf18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"399eaf18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1229\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-expats.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1009\" alt=\"Private medical insurance Germany \u2013 expat couple comparing GKV and PKV health insurance options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-expats.webp 819w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-expats-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-expats-682x1024.webp 682w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-expats-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-expats-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b02f4bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b02f4bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"s1\">Created with AI<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ce87bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ce87bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-249edcb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"249edcb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The basics<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-397116e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"397116e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is private medical insurance for expats?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c1d0cd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c1d0cd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Health insurance is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mandatory in Germany<\/a> \u2014 every resident must be<br \/>covered, either through the public system (GKV) or a private insurer<br \/>(PKV). Which one suits you depends on your income, employment status<br \/>and long-term plans \u2014 not just your budget today.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>JAEG 2026: \u20ac77,400\/year \u2014 the income threshold above which employees<br \/>may choose private medical insurance (PKV) in Germany.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996607a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"996607a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-671e005d elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"671e005d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-balance-scale-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M528 448H352V153.25c20.42-8.94 36.1-26.22 43.38-47.47l132-44.26c8.38-2.81 12.89-11.88 10.08-20.26l-10.17-30.34C524.48 2.54 515.41-1.97 507.03.84L389.11 40.37C375.3 16.36 349.69 0 320 0c-44.18 0-80 35.82-80 80 0 3.43.59 6.71 1.01 10.03l-128.39 43.05c-8.38 2.81-12.89 11.88-10.08 20.26l10.17 30.34c2.81 8.38 11.88 12.89 20.26 10.08l142.05-47.63c4.07 2.77 8.43 5.12 12.99 7.12V496c0 8.84 7.16 16 16 16h224c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-32c-.01-8.84-7.17-16-16.01-16zm111.98-144c0-16.18 1.34-8.73-85.05-181.51-17.65-35.29-68.19-35.36-85.87 0-87.12 174.26-85.04 165.84-85.04 181.51H384c0 44.18 57.31 80 128 80s128-35.82 128-80h-.02zM440 288l72-144 72 144H440zm-269.07-37.51c-17.65-35.29-68.19-35.36-85.87 0C-2.06 424.75.02 416.33.02 432H0c0 44.18 57.31 80 128 80s128-35.82 128-80h-.02c0-16.18 1.34-8.73-85.05-181.51zM56 416l72-144 72 144H56z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompare GKV and PKV properly\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublic and private health insurance differ in how contributions, benefits and family coverage work. We help you understand which system fits your situation.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b872752 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6b872752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-user-shield\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M622.3 271.1l-115.2-45c-4.1-1.6-12.6-3.7-22.2 0l-115.2 45c-10.7 4.2-17.7 14-17.7 24.9 0 111.6 68.7 188.8 132.9 213.9 9.6 3.7 18 1.6 22.2 0C558.4 489.9 640 420.5 640 296c0-10.9-7-20.7-17.7-24.9zM496 462.4V273.3l95.5 37.3c-5.6 87.1-60.9 135.4-95.5 151.8zM224 256c70.7 0 128-57.3 128-128S294.7 0 224 0 96 57.3 96 128s57.3 128 128 128zm96 40c0-2.5.8-4.8 1.1-7.2-2.5-.1-4.9-.8-7.5-.8h-16.7c-22.2 10.2-46.9 16-72.9 16s-50.6-5.8-72.9-16h-16.7C60.2 288 0 348.2 0 422.4V464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c6.8 0 13.3-1.5 19.2-4-54-42.9-99.2-116.7-99.2-212z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoose cover for the long term\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe cheapest tariff today isn\u2019t necessarily the best choice tomorrow. We compare benefits, costs and long-term flexibility before you decide.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697b97d2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"697b97d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b1e9cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44b1e9cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Unsure whether GKV or PKV is right for you?<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2113c71e elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2113c71e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5200a8c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5200a8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60955015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60955015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What clients say<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69ba782c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69ba782c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expats trust us for private medical insurance Germany advice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4060d267 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4060d267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Real feedback from expats who finally understood their options \u2014 and<br \/>chose the cover that actually fits their life in Germany.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538d2410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"538d2410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"ti-widget ti-wp-testimonial-1 ti-no-logo\" data-layout-id=\"4\" data-layout-category=\"slider\" data-set-id=\"light-background\" data-pid=\"\" data-language=\"de\" data-close-locale=\"Schlie\u00dfen\" data-review-target-width=\"300\" data-css-version=\"2\" data-review-text-mode=\"readmore\" data-reply-by-locale=\"Antwort des Eigent\u00fcmers\" data-only-rating-locale=\"Dieser Nutzer hat lediglich eine Bewertung abgegeben.\" data-pager-autoplay-timeout=\"6\" > <div class=\"ti-widget-container ti-col-3\"> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container\"> <div class=\"ti-controls\"> <div class=\"ti-next\" aria-label=\"N\u00e4chste Bewertung\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/div> <div class=\"ti-prev\" aria-label=\"Vorherige Bewertung\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container-wrapper\">  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Testimonials ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-platform-page-url=\"\" data-time=\"\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\" data-rating=\"5\" data-max-rating=\"5\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\">  <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Capture-2026-08-13-115018-60x60.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Capture-2026-08-13-115018-60x60.png 2x\" alt=\"Jan Tuskan profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Jan Tuskan <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">Trustpilot<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT --><pre class=\"CDS_Typography_appearance-default__da5bc0 CDS_Typography_prettyStyle__da5bc0 CDS_Typography_heading-s__da5bc0\" data-service-review-title-typography=\"true\">Super Nur gute Erfahrungen gemacht. Super Kundenservice. Netter Mensch und kompetente Beratung<\/pre><!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Ausblenden\" data-open-text=\"Weiterlesen\" ><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Testimonials ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-platform-page-url=\"\" data-time=\"\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\" data-rating=\"5\" data-max-rating=\"5\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\">  <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/default-avatar\/noprofile-06.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/default-avatar\/noprofile-06.svg 2x\" alt=\"Christin profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Christin <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">Trustpilot<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT --><pre class=\"CDS_Typography_appearance-default__da5bc0 CDS_Typography_prettyStyle__da5bc0 CDS_Typography_heading-xs__da5bc0\" data-service-review-title-typography=\"true\">Kompetente Beratung ohne Schnickschnack<\/pre>\n<p class=\"CDS_Typography_appearance-default__da5bc0 CDS_Typography_prettyStyle__da5bc0 CDS_Typography_body-l__da5bc0\" data-service-review-text-typography=\"true\">Eigentlich hatte ich mir vorgenommen, hier ein lyrisches Meisterwerk als Rezession zu hinterlassen, aber mit Fakten ist man hier besser bedient \ud83d\ude42\n\nDas Thema Versicherungen war f\u00fcr mich immer eine Blackbox und ich habe es jahrelang vor mir hergeschoben, was nat\u00fcrlich auch nicht zielf\u00fchrend war.\n\nChris konnte viel Licht in den dichten Versicherungsnebel bringen, hat mir alles super geduldig und ausf\u00fchrlich erkl\u00e4rt und mir die bestm\u00f6glichen Versicherungsoptionen angeboten. Kein Schnickschnack, kein unn\u00f6tiger Quatsch.\n\nSuper kompetent, prima Beratung und bei insure-Germany ist man einfach gut aufgehoben. Merci!<\/p><!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Ausblenden\" data-open-text=\"Weiterlesen\" ><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div class=\"ti-review-item source-Testimonials ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-platform-page-url=\"\" data-time=\"\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\" data-rating=\"5\" data-max-rating=\"5\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\">  <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/default-avatar\/noprofile-06.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/default-avatar\/noprofile-06.svg 2x\" alt=\"Anonymous profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Anonymous <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">Trustpilot<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-star\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Ehrlich gesagt habe ich fr\u00fcher immer versucht, selbst alle Versicherungsanbieter zu finden und alle auftretenden Probleme zu l\u00f6sen. Needless to say, dass ich mehr als genug Zeit daf\u00fcr verschwendet habe und den Ergebnis war nicht optimal.\nIch bin froh, Kundin von Insure-Germany geworden zu sein, denn das ist einfach ein ganz anderes Niveau.\n\nChris hat mir stets ausf\u00fchrliche Beratungen gegeben und auf all meine Fragen vollst\u00e4ndige Antworten gefunden. Nat\u00fcrlich, \u00fcbt er keinen Druck auf meine Entscheidungen aus und ist einer echter Profi.\n\nIch kann Chris jedem empfehlen, der sicherstellen m\u00f6chte, dass alle seine Versicherungen optimal verwaltet werden (und einfach optimal sind).<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Ausblenden\" data-open-text=\"Weiterlesen\" ><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <div class=\"ti-controls-line\"> <div class=\"dot\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-footer\">  <\/div> <div class=\"ti-footer-filter-text\"><!-- FOOTER FILTER TEXT --><\/div>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345f01c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"345f01c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9f91f0 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3c9f91f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">\u00a7 34d GewO Licensed insurance broker<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b74a4f3 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"6b74a4f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">IHK Registered in the German intermediary register<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a26e6a2 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2a26e6a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Professional indemnity In place, as required by law<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72efb5f5 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"72efb5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">GDPR-compliant Your data is never sold on<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8747565 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8747565\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-776d60e9 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"776d60e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650ef33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"650ef33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4299975 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4299975\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f177aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f177aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"s1\">Created with AI<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b47c6cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"1b47c6cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tinsure-Germany\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tChristian Keller \u00b7 independent broker, Mannheim\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309f5dee elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"309f5dee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-comment-dots\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M144 208c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32 32-14.3 32-32-14.3-32-32-32zm112 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32 32-14.3 32-32-14.3-32-32-32zm112 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32 32-14.3 32-32-14.3-32-32-32zM256 32C114.6 32 0 125.1 0 240c0 47.6 19.9 91.2 52.9 126.3C38 405.7 7 439.1 6.5 439.5c-6.6 7-8.4 17.2-4.6 26S14.4 480 24 480c61.5 0 110-25.7 139.1-46.3C192 442.8 223.2 448 256 448c141.4 0 256-93.1 256-208S397.4 32 256 32zm0 368c-26.7 0-53.1-4.1-78.4-12.1l-22.7-7.2-19.5 13.8c-14.3 10.1-33.9 21.4-57.5 29 7.3-12.1 14.4-25.7 19.9-40.2l10.6-28.1-20.6-21.8C69.7 314.1 48 282.2 48 240c0-88.2 93.3-160 208-160s208 71.8 208 160-93.3 160-208 160z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Independent advice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-adjust\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256c0 136.966 111.033 248 248 248s248-111.034 248-248S392.966 8 256 8 8 119.033 8 256zm248 184V72c101.705 0 184 82.311 184 184 0 101.705-82.311 184-184 184z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">GKV &amp; PKV compared<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2262c49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2262c49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb8c0de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3cb8c0de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why work with us<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75cd52a4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75cd52a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Health insurance advice that actually protects your future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce36ccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ce36ccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Health insurance in Germany isn\u2019t optional, but choosing the right system isn\u2019t always straightforward. The decision between GKV and PKV can have consequences that follow you for decades, especially as switching back from private to public health insurance becomes nearly impossible after age 55. That\u2019s why independent advice matters: an independent broker should give you the whole picture and help you understand both options, rather than simply presenting one insurer\u2019s pitch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b86e77b elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"4b86e77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Independent comparison across the whole market, not tied to one   insurer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Advice built around your income, career plans and life stage \u2014 not   sales targets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ongoing support in English, including help with claims and paperwork<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f05d83 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"38f05d83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Talk to an independent broker<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10e1b6df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10e1b6df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"story-title\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"tstory\"><div class=\"tstory-body\"><div class=\"tstory-cta\"><small>Free &amp; no obligation \u00b7 in English or German<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ca5fb4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54ca5fb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed69937 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ed69937\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580dfc69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"580dfc69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3afad3de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3afad3de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Confused by GKV vs PKV?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13cdfcae elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13cdfcae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get a clear, independent comparison before you commit to either<br \/>system \u2014 it costs you nothing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a37002 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41a37002\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b1498c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"35b1498c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get free advice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14cc3768 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14cc3768\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1875da48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1875da48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f7db297 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f7db297\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fee6925 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fee6925\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The short answer<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca6fd4e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ca6fd4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do expats need private medical insurance in Germany?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3862ae80 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3862ae80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Health insurance is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mandatory for everyone living in Germany<\/a>, including<br \/>expats \u2014 there is no opting out. Most employees are covered through the<br \/>statutory system (GKV), but depending on income and employment status,<br \/>private medical insurance in Germany (PKV) may also be an option worth<br \/>considering.<\/p><p>The right choice depends on your income, family situation, age and<br \/>long-term plans, since switching between systems later is far more<br \/>restricted than choosing at the start. An independent broker can walk<br \/>you through both routes and help you weigh them before you commit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-231c23e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"231c23e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56cb789a elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"56cb789a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot mandatory\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBut widely considered essential\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-789171ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"789171ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFew \u20ac \/ month\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTypical entry-level pricing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b9f08a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6b9f08a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh protection\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor accidental third-party damage\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32d15d6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32d15d6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ef3b9e e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56ef3b9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519fc0e4 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"519fc0e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"159\" height=\"94\" viewBox=\"0 0 159 94\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M34.4077 93.0908H-0.00142002V-9.15527e-05H34.3622C43.8471 -9.15527e-05 52.0137 1.86355 58.8622 5.59082C65.741 9.28779 71.044 14.6211 74.7713 21.5908C78.4986 28.5302 80.3622 36.8332 80.3622 46.4999C80.3622 56.1969 78.4986 64.5302 74.7713 71.4999C71.0743 78.4696 65.7865 83.8181 58.9077 87.5454C52.0289 91.2423 43.8622 93.0908 34.4077 93.0908ZM22.4986 73.909H33.544C38.7562 73.909 43.1652 73.0302 46.7713 71.2726C50.4077 69.4848 53.1501 66.5908 54.9986 62.5908C56.8774 58.5605 57.8168 53.1969 57.8168 46.4999C57.8168 39.8029 56.8774 34.4696 54.9986 30.4999C53.1198 26.4999 50.3471 23.6211 46.6804 21.8635C43.044 20.0757 38.5592 19.1817 33.2259 19.1817H22.4986V73.909ZM93.4986 93.0908V-9.15527e-05H158.408V18.2726H115.999V37.3635H155.089V55.6817H115.999V74.8181H158.408V93.0908H93.4986Z\" fill=\"#F5A017\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGerman name\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t GKV (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) \u2014 public; PKV (private Krankenversicherung) \u2014 private\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f6ba2fc elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2f6ba2fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-users\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M96 224c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm32 32h-64c-17.6 0-33.5 7.1-45.1 18.6 40.3 22.1 68.9 62 75.1 109.4h66c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64zm-256 0c61.9 0 112-50.1 112-112S381.9 32 320 32 208 82.1 208 144s50.1 112 112 112zm76.8 32h-8.3c-20.8 10-43.9 16-68.5 16s-47.6-6-68.5-16h-8.3C179.6 288 128 339.6 128 403.2V432c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-28.8c0-63.6-51.6-115.2-115.2-115.2zm-223.7-13.4C161.5 263.1 145.6 256 128 256H64c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64v32c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h65.9c6.3-47.4 34.9-87.3 75.2-109.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho it's for\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGKV: most employees, pensioners, dependants;  PKV: high earners, freelancers, self-employed, civil servants\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c6fcc6d elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7c6fcc6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-double\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M505 174.8l-39.6-39.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L192 374.7 80.6 263.2c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 302.9c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 34L175 505c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l296-296.2c9.4-9.5 9.4-24.7.1-34zm-324.3 106c6.2 6.3 16.4 6.3 22.6 0l208-208.2c6.2-6.3 6.2-16.4 0-22.6L366.1 4.7c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L192 156.2l-55.4-55.5c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L68.7 146c-6.2 6.3-6.2 16.4 0 22.6l112 112.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMandatory?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes \u2014 every resident must hold either GKV or PKV, without exception\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a493db3 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a493db3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"79\" height=\"96\" viewBox=\"0 0 79 96\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M65.9055 32.9999L61.3146 43.2726H-0.00355101L3.86009 32.9999H65.9055ZM56.951 52.3635L51.7237 62.909H-0.00355101L3.86009 52.3635H56.951ZM78.0874 8.04534L69.8146 25.6363C68.8449 25.0908 67.5722 24.3635 65.9965 23.4544C64.451 22.515 62.6025 21.6817 60.451 20.9544C58.3298 20.2272 55.9207 19.8635 53.2237 19.8635C49.3449 19.8635 46.0116 20.8181 43.2237 22.7272C40.4358 24.6059 38.2843 27.6059 36.7692 31.7272C35.2843 35.8484 34.5419 41.2575 34.5419 47.9544C34.5419 54.712 35.2843 60.1363 36.7692 64.2272C38.2843 68.2878 40.4358 71.2272 43.2237 73.0453C46.0116 74.8635 49.3449 75.7726 53.2237 75.7726C55.8904 75.7726 58.2692 75.4241 60.3601 74.7272C62.4813 74.0302 64.2995 73.2423 65.8146 72.3635C67.3601 71.4544 68.5722 70.6969 69.451 70.0908L77.7692 87.7272C74.4358 90.3635 70.6783 92.3484 66.4965 93.6817C62.3449 94.9847 57.9207 95.6363 53.2237 95.6363C45.1328 95.6363 37.9661 93.7726 31.7237 90.0453C25.5116 86.3181 20.648 80.909 17.1328 73.8181C13.6177 66.6969 11.8601 58.0756 11.8601 47.9544C11.8601 37.8635 13.6177 29.2423 17.1328 22.0908C20.648 14.9393 25.5116 9.46958 31.7237 5.6817C37.9661 1.89382 45.1328 -0.000114441 53.2237 -0.000114441C58.1025 -0.000114441 62.6025 0.696856 66.7237 2.0908C70.8752 3.48473 74.6631 5.46958 78.0874 8.04534Z\" fill=\"#F5A017\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncome threshold (JAEG) \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJAEG \u20ac77,400\/year (\u20ac6,450\/month) in 2026 \u2014employees above this may choose PKV; freelancers can choose regardless\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215277ea elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"215277ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-globe-africa\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M248 8C111.03 8 0 119.03 0 256s111.03 248 248 248 248-111.03 248-248S384.97 8 248 8zm160 215.5v6.93c0 5.87-3.32 11.24-8.57 13.86l-15.39 7.7a15.485 15.485 0 0 1-15.53-.97l-18.21-12.14a15.52 15.52 0 0 0-13.5-1.81l-2.65.88c-9.7 3.23-13.66 14.79-7.99 23.3l13.24 19.86c2.87 4.31 7.71 6.9 12.89 6.9h8.21c8.56 0 15.5 6.94 15.5 15.5v11.34c0 3.35-1.09 6.62-3.1 9.3l-18.74 24.98c-1.42 1.9-2.39 4.1-2.83 6.43l-4.3 22.83c-.62 3.29-2.29 6.29-4.76 8.56a159.608 159.608 0 0 0-25 29.16l-13.03 19.55a27.756 27.756 0 0 1-23.09 12.36c-10.51 0-20.12-5.94-24.82-15.34a78.902 78.902 0 0 1-8.33-35.29V367.5c0-8.56-6.94-15.5-15.5-15.5h-25.88c-14.49 0-28.38-5.76-38.63-16a54.659 54.659 0 0 1-16-38.63v-14.06c0-17.19 8.1-33.38 21.85-43.7l27.58-20.69a54.663 54.663 0 0 1 32.78-10.93h.89c8.48 0 16.85 1.97 24.43 5.77l14.72 7.36c3.68 1.84 7.93 2.14 11.83.84l47.31-15.77c6.33-2.11 10.6-8.03 10.6-14.7 0-8.56-6.94-15.5-15.5-15.5h-10.09c-4.11 0-8.05-1.63-10.96-4.54l-6.92-6.92a15.493 15.493 0 0 0-10.96-4.54H199.5c-8.56 0-15.5-6.94-15.5-15.5v-4.4c0-7.11 4.84-13.31 11.74-15.04l14.45-3.61c3.74-.94 7-3.23 9.14-6.44l8.08-12.11c2.87-4.31 7.71-6.9 12.89-6.9h24.21c8.56 0 15.5-6.94 15.5-15.5v-21.7C359.23 71.63 422.86 131.02 441.93 208H423.5c-8.56 0-15.5 6.94-15.5 15.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublic option (GKV)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t~17.5% of gross income (14.6% + avg 2.9% Zusatzbeitrag), split employer\/employee, capped at Beitragsbemessungsgrenze \u20ac69,750\/year\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-762f03df elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"762f03df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-user-shield\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M622.3 271.1l-115.2-45c-4.1-1.6-12.6-3.7-22.2 0l-115.2 45c-10.7 4.2-17.7 14-17.7 24.9 0 111.6 68.7 188.8 132.9 213.9 9.6 3.7 18 1.6 22.2 0C558.4 489.9 640 420.5 640 296c0-10.9-7-20.7-17.7-24.9zM496 462.4V273.3l95.5 37.3c-5.6 87.1-60.9 135.4-95.5 151.8zM224 256c70.7 0 128-57.3 128-128S294.7 0 224 0 96 57.3 96 128s57.3 128 128 128zm96 40c0-2.5.8-4.8 1.1-7.2-2.5-.1-4.9-.8-7.5-.8h-16.7c-22.2 10.2-46.9 16-72.9 16s-50.6-5.8-72.9-16h-16.7C60.2 288 0 348.2 0 422.4V464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c6.8 0 13.3-1.5 19.2-4-54-42.9-99.2-116.7-99.2-212z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrivate option (PKV)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPremiums set by age, health status and chosen benefits \u2014 not by income\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd41425 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6dd41425\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a500f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37a500f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who it's for<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e977f7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e977f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who should consider private medical insurance in Germany?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3266dc4b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3266dc4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Not every expat has a free choice between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de\/gkv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GKV<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pkv.de\/wissen\/private-krankenversicherung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PKV<\/a> \u2014 eligibility depends on how you earn your income, how much you earn, and how long you plan to stay. Understanding where you fit is the first step before comparing private medical insurance in Germany against the public<br \/>alternative.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2cd74e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5f2cd74e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Employees earning above \u20ac77,400 <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654914c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"654914c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32e2fd8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32e2fd8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once your gross salary crosses the Jahresarbeitsentgeltgrenze (JAEG) of \u20ac77,400\/year in 2026, you&#8217;re no longer required to stay in GKV \u2014<br \/>private medical insurance in Germany becomes an option. This doesn&#8217;t mean PKV is automatically the better fit; it simply opens the door. The<br \/>decision should factor in age, health, family plans and how long you intend to stay in Germany, since reversing course later is difficult.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Freelancers and self-employed <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620e4d8c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"620e4d8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd48175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bd48175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Self-employed professionals and <a href=\"\/services\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers\/\">freelancers<\/a> can choose PKV regardless of how much they earn, since the JAEG threshold only applies to<br \/>employees. This makes private medical insurance in Germany relevant even for those just starting out. Because PKV premiums depend on age<br \/>and health rather than income, getting advice before enrolling \u2014 while you&#8217;re younger and healthier \u2014 often shapes the premium you&#8217;ll pay for<br \/>years to come.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Expats arriving in Germany <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-635aae7e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"635aae7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ff5bca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48ff5bca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>New arrivals typically need proof of health cover within the first weeks of registering an address (Anmeldung), and sometimes before a visa is<br \/>even issued. Students face separate, usually lower-cost statutory options. Employees starting a new job are generally enrolled in GKV automatically unless they qualify for and actively choose PKV. Getting<br \/>this decision right early avoids a costly correction later.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61cf3e39 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61cf3e39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52af7821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52af7821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why it matters<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c909d86 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c909d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A decision that shapes decades of cover<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7372f4b9 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7372f4b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f3ef1a0 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"5f3ef1a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-double\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M505 174.8l-39.6-39.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L192 374.7 80.6 263.2c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 302.9c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 34L175 505c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l296-296.2c9.4-9.5 9.4-24.7.1-34zm-324.3 106c6.2 6.3 16.4 6.3 22.6 0l208-208.2c6.2-6.3 6.2-16.4 0-22.6L366.1 4.7c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L192 156.2l-55.4-55.5c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L68.7 146c-6.2 6.3-6.2 16.4 0 22.6l112 112.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt's mandatory \u2014 and the choice has decades-long consequences\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth insurance isn't optional in Germany, and unlike a policy you can\ncancel freely, the GKV\/PKV decision often locks you into a path for\nyears, sometimes for life.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6408b1df elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6408b1df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-double\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M505 174.8l-39.6-39.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L192 374.7 80.6 263.2c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 302.9c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 34L175 505c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l296-296.2c9.4-9.5 9.4-24.7.1-34zm-324.3 106c6.2 6.3 16.4 6.3 22.6 0l208-208.2c6.2-6.3 6.2-16.4 0-22.6L366.1 4.7c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L192 156.2l-55.4-55.5c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L68.7 146c-6.2 6.3-6.2 16.4 0 22.6l112 112.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGKV vs PKV \u2014 two completely different systems\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublic and private health insurance in Germany aren't variations of the\nsame product. They run on different funding logic, different benefits,\nand different rules \u2014 comparing them properly takes more than a quick\nglance.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a8b98f elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"67a8b98f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-double\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M505 174.8l-39.6-39.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L192 374.7 80.6 263.2c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 302.9c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 34L175 505c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l296-296.2c9.4-9.5 9.4-24.7.1-34zm-324.3 106c6.2 6.3 16.4 6.3 22.6 0l208-208.2c6.2-6.3 6.2-16.4 0-22.6L366.1 4.7c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L192 156.2l-55.4-55.5c-6.2-6.3-16.4-6.3-22.6 0L68.7 146c-6.2 6.3-6.2 16.4 0 22.6l112 112.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSwitching back gets harder with age\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLeaving PKV to rejoin GKV becomes practically impossible after age 55.\nA decision made in your thirties can quietly shape your options decades\nlater.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d4ffd6d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d4ffd6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22364d71 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22364d71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3651bd98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3651bd98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why it matters<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eadbafd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2eadbafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GKV vs PKV \u2014 which system fits your situation?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53fe458f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53fe458f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There&#8217;s no universally &#8220;right&#8221; answer between GKV and PKV \u2014 the better<br \/>fit depends on your circumstances. Income matters because GKV<br \/>contributions rise with what you earn, while PKV premiums are fixed to<br \/>age and health at entry. Family situation matters too: GKV covers a<br \/>non-earning spouse and children for free (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-potsdam.de\/de\/rechtskunde-online\/rechtsgebiete\/zivilrecht\/familienrecht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Familienversicherung<\/a>), a<br \/>benefit PKV doesn&#8217;t replicate without separate premiums per person. Age<br \/>and health affect PKV pricing directly and determine how easily you<br \/>could switch later. Long-term plans \u2014 how long you intend to stay in<br \/>Germany, whether you expect income to fluctuate, and how much you value<br \/>benefits like private rooms or specialist access \u2014 all factor into<br \/>which system serves you better over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4968f9ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4968f9ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ca938c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30ca938c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u20ac77,400<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0e760f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0e760f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><i>The 2026 annual income threshold employees generally need to exceed before they can choose private health insurance (PKV).<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23fa7e87 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23fa7e87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e889690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e889690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to consider before choosing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c63e096 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c63e096\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589da49a elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"589da49a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Your current and expected future income<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Whether you're employed, self-employed or freelance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Whether you have or plan to have dependants<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Your age and general health<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-508fa996 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"508fa996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How long you plan to stay in Germany<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Whether GKV Familienversicherung would cover your family for free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How much flexibility you want to keep for the future<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Whether faster specialist access or private rooms matter to you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b078e07 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b078e07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eacf66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eacf66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Weighing these factors across providers is the actual work \u2014 and it&#8217;s what the free advice is for. As an independent broker, we&#8217;re paid via commission already included in the premium, so comparing GKV and PKV costs you nothing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62c26d60 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62c26d60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-613d05e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"613d05e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"covered\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e92297 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e92297\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's covered<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dff80de elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dff80de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What both systems provide for you<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1192dccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1192dccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sec-head center\"><p class=\"lead\">Examples of everyday accidents typically covered by personal liability insurance in Germany.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4799829f e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4799829f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64636c8c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64636c8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5336116b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5336116b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f31c9f9 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"f31c9f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">GKV &amp; PKV<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aefbf6a elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"1aefbf6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-shield-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M466.5 83.7l-192-80a48.15 48.15 0 0 0-36.9 0l-192 80C27.7 91.1 16 108.6 16 128c0 198.5 114.5 335.7 221.5 380.3 11.8 4.9 25.1 4.9 36.9 0C360.1 472.6 496 349.3 496 128c0-19.4-11.7-36.9-29.5-44.3zM256.1 446.3l-.1-381 175.9 73.3c-3.3 151.4-82.1 261.1-175.8 307.7z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-355871e0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"355871e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-716b036e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"716b036e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17374b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"17374b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull medical cover from day one in Germany\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth GKV and PKV provide comprehensive medical cover from the point your\npolicy starts, meeting the mandatory insurance requirement for residents\nand visa applicants alike.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ef4bb0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62ef4bb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b2676 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44b2676\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80e5c27 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"80e5c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">SUPPORT<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56cafd17 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"56cafd17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-stethoscope\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M447.1 112c-34.2.5-62.3 28.4-63 62.6-.5 24.3 12.5 45.6 32 56.8V344c0 57.3-50.2 104-112 104-60 0-109.2-44.1-111.9-99.2C265 333.8 320 269.2 320 192V36.6c0-11.4-8.1-21.3-19.3-23.5L237.8.5c-13-2.6-25.6 5.8-28.2 18.8L206.4 35c-2.6 13 5.8 25.6 18.8 28.2l30.7 6.1v121.4c0 52.9-42.2 96.7-95.1 97.2-53.4.5-96.9-42.7-96.9-96V69.4l30.7-6.1c13-2.6 21.4-15.2 18.8-28.2l-3.1-15.7C107.7 6.4 95.1-2 82.1.6L19.3 13C8.1 15.3 0 25.1 0 36.6V192c0 77.3 55.1 142 128.1 156.8C130.7 439.2 208.6 512 304 512c97 0 176-75.4 176-168V231.4c19.1-11.1 32-31.7 32-55.4 0-35.7-29.2-64.5-64.9-64zm.9 80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16 16 7.2 16 16-7.2 16-16 16z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237ea5e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"237ea5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a35c010 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a35c010\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b78728 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"36b78728\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnglish-speaking doctor access and claims support\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMany providers and brokers can point expats towards English-speaking\ndoctors and specialists, and help navigate claims and paperwork that's\noften only available in German.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3da90ec5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3da90ec5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55507332 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55507332\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72433eb1 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"72433eb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">GKV + PKV OPTIONS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46dbcd4a elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"46dbcd4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-hospital\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M128 244v-40c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v40c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12h-40c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12zm140 12h40c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-40c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12zm-76 84v-40c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h40c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12zm76 12h40c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-40c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12zm180 124v36H0v-36c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h19.5V85.035C31.5 73.418 42.245 64 55.5 64H144V24c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h112c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24v40h88.5c13.255 0 24 9.418 24 21.035V464H436c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zM79.5 463H192v-67c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v67h112.5V112H304v24c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H168c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-24H79.5v351zM266 64h-26V38a6 6 0 0 0-6-6h-20a6 6 0 0 0-6 6v26h-26a6 6 0 0 0-6 6v20a6 6 0 0 0 6 6h26v26a6 6 0 0 0 6 6h20a6 6 0 0 0 6-6V96h26a6 6 0 0 0 6-6V70a6 6 0 0 0-6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d005bb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"10d005bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d84735 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d84735\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b809fcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6b809fcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHospital, dental and specialist care\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCore hospital treatment, GP visits, prescribed medication and basic\ndental care are covered under GKV; PKV can extend this with private\nrooms, chief physician treatment and broader specialist choice.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216b3628 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"216b3628\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d81024 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28d81024\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dbd1231 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1dbd1231\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">GKV ONLY<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-443584ac elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"443584ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-heart\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M462.3 62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623797ee elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"623797ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb1db0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4fb1db0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-397ab639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"397ab639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily members covered (GKV Familienversicherung)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnder GKV, a spouse or children earning under \u20ac538\/month are insured\nalongside the main policyholder at no extra cost \u2014 a benefit unique to\nthe public system.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f90c2ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f90c2ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41f3ea75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41f3ea75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Good to know<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6589fe7f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6589fe7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Limits and exclusions worth understanding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b8cf1cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b8cf1cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sec-head center\"><p class=\"lead\">Common exclusions worth understanding before you rely on a policy.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a80bfb6 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a80bfb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ad82fef elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4ad82fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-tooth\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M443.98 96.25c-11.01-45.22-47.11-82.06-92.01-93.72-32.19-8.36-63 5.1-89.14 24.33-3.25 2.39-6.96 3.73-10.5 5.48l28.32 18.21c7.42 4.77 9.58 14.67 4.8 22.11-4.46 6.95-14.27 9.86-22.11 4.8L162.83 12.84c-20.7-10.85-43.38-16.4-66.81-10.31-44.9 11.67-81 48.5-92.01 93.72-10.13 41.62-.42 80.81 21.5 110.43 23.36 31.57 32.68 68.66 36.29 107.35 4.4 47.16 10.33 94.16 20.94 140.32l7.8 33.95c3.19 13.87 15.49 23.7 29.67 23.7 13.97 0 26.15-9.55 29.54-23.16l34.47-138.42c4.56-18.32 20.96-31.16 39.76-31.16s35.2 12.85 39.76 31.16l34.47 138.42c3.39 13.61 15.57 23.16 29.54 23.16 14.18 0 26.48-9.83 29.67-23.7l7.8-33.95c10.61-46.15 16.53-93.16 20.94-140.32 3.61-38.7 12.93-75.78 36.29-107.35 21.95-29.61 31.66-68.8 21.53-110.43z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDental extras beyond basic (in standard GKV)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStandard GKV covers essential dental treatment, but crowns, implants and\nhigher-grade materials typically require supplementary cover or come\nwith significant out-of-pocket cost.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78488d43 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"78488d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plane\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M480 192H365.71L260.61 8.06A16.014 16.014 0 0 0 246.71 0h-65.5c-10.63 0-18.3 10.17-15.38 20.39L214.86 192H112l-43.2-57.6c-3.02-4.03-7.77-6.4-12.8-6.4H16.01C5.6 128-2.04 137.78.49 147.88L32 256 .49 364.12C-2.04 374.22 5.6 384 16.01 384H56c5.04 0 9.78-2.37 12.8-6.4L112 320h102.86l-49.03 171.6c-2.92 10.22 4.75 20.4 15.38 20.4h65.5c5.74 0 11.04-3.08 13.89-8.06L365.71 320H480c35.35 0 96-28.65 96-64s-60.65-64-96-64z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTravel insurance outside Europe\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth GKV and PKV are designed for treatment within Germany and, to\nvarying degrees, the EU. Neither substitutes for dedicated travel\ninsurance when travelling further afield.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8b39d7 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2b8b39d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-heart\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M462.3 62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPre-existing condition exclusions (some PKV)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPKV providers can exclude or surcharge for pre-existing conditions\nidentified during underwriting \u2014 something GKV, with no health check on\nentry, does not do.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ec1b20 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded e-transform elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"57ec1b20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-12,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElective treatments and alternative medicine (varies)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCosmetic procedures, some alternative therapies and certain elective\ntreatments sit outside standard cover in both systems, though PKV\ntariffs vary considerably on what's included.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ff8e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43ff8e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sec-soft\" aria-labelledby=\"nocov-title\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p class=\"p1\"><b>What\u2019s covered depends on the insurer and tariff \u2014 we compare the details and exclusions to find cover that fits your needs.<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/section><section aria-labelledby=\"vs-title\"><div class=\"wrap\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfc3c6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bfc3c6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec1f5b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec1f5b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Easily confused<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9d3a26 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c9d3a26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GKV vs PKV \u2014 a clear comparison<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407b257d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"407b257d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Two systems, not two versions of the same thing. Here&#8217;s how they<br \/>actually differ.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-529e9c1 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"529e9c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10208ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10208ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d072604 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"d072604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-user-shield\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M622.3 271.1l-115.2-45c-4.1-1.6-12.6-3.7-22.2 0l-115.2 45c-10.7 4.2-17.7 14-17.7 24.9 0 111.6 68.7 188.8 132.9 213.9 9.6 3.7 18 1.6 22.2 0C558.4 489.9 640 420.5 640 296c0-10.9-7-20.7-17.7-24.9zM496 462.4V273.3l95.5 37.3c-5.6 87.1-60.9 135.4-95.5 151.8zM224 256c70.7 0 128-57.3 128-128S294.7 0 224 0 96 57.3 96 128s57.3 128 128 128zm96 40c0-2.5.8-4.8 1.1-7.2-2.5-.1-4.9-.8-7.5-.8h-16.7c-22.2 10.2-46.9 16-72.9 16s-50.6-5.8-72.9-16h-16.7C60.2 288 0 348.2 0 422.4V464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c6.8 0 13.3-1.5 19.2-4-54-42.9-99.2-116.7-99.2-212z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrivate health insurance (PKV)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOpen to the self-employed and higher earners\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f62b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56f62b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Who can choose it<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"igc-elig\"><div class=\"igc-elig\"><div><a href=\"\/services\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers\/\">Freelancers and the self-employed<\/a>, civil servants, and employees earning above the annual threshold \u2014 for everyone else the door stays closed.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad26c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad26c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What works in your favour\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2943127 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2943127\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Faster specialist appointments and a wider choice of doctors and clinics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You choose the level of cover, from lean and cheap to comprehensive<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Premiums are based on age and health at entry \u2014 often lower while you're young<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Your benefits are fixed by contract and can't be cut by a change in the law<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a1e3f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"64a1e3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f829c elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"f9f829c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Every family member is insured \u2014 and paid for \u2014 separately<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Health questions at application; pre-existing conditions affect the premium<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Moving back to public cover is heavily restricted once you're over 55<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Premiums rise with age and medical costs, not with your income<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96f0f0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"96f0f0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66cae91 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"66cae91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-users\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M96 224c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm32 32h-64c-17.6 0-33.5 7.1-45.1 18.6 40.3 22.1 68.9 62 75.1 109.4h66c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64zm-256 0c61.9 0 112-50.1 112-112S381.9 32 320 32 208 82.1 208 144s50.1 112 112 112zm76.8 32h-8.3c-20.8 10-43.9 16-68.5 16s-47.6-6-68.5-16h-8.3C179.6 288 128 339.6 128 403.2V432c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-28.8c0-63.6-51.6-115.2-115.2-115.2zm-223.7-13.4C161.5 263.1 145.6 256 128 256H64c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64v32c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h65.9c6.3-47.4 34.9-87.3 75.2-109.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublic health insurance (GKV)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe default route for most employees\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77389fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77389fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Who can choose it<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"igc-elig\"><div class=\"igc-elig\"><div class=\"c-person\"><p class=\"p1\">Employees earning under the annual threshold, students, and most pensioners &#8211; for many people this isn&#8217;t a choice, it&#8217;s automatic.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818ef7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"818ef7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What works in your favour\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103a473 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"103a473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Contributions scale with your income, never with your health<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">A non-earning spouse and your children are usually covered at no extra cost<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">No health questions, no risk assessment \u2014 pre-existing conditions don't block you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You can still move to private later if you become eligibl<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a546a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"91a546a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201bea1 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"201bea1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Standard care, with noticeably longer waits for some specialists<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Your contribution rises automatically as your salary rises<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Moving back to public cover is heavily restricted once you're over 55<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Little room to tailor the cover \u2014 benefits are set by law, not by you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-506554ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"506554ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Neither system is objectively better \u2014 it depends entirely on your situation. On a free call, we compare both for your specific income, family and plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c1404d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c1404d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ac235cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ac235cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Good to understand<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51ba7b85 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51ba7b85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How health insurance in Germany actually works<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c10723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56c10723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The practical details behind the system \u2014 kept short. Open only what&#8217;s relevant to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f04c86 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"68f04c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1760\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1760\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does the German health insurance system work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1760\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43345aee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43345aee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c66f382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c66f382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Germany runs a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Healthcare_in_Germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dual system<\/a>: the statutory GKV, funded through income-<br \/>based contributions and covering the majority of residents, and the<br \/>private PKV, available to eligible groups and priced by age and health. Both are mandatory routes to compulsory cover \u2014 there&#8217;s no third, uninsured option, and every resident must be enrolled in one or the<br \/>other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the JAEG and why does it matter? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea533f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ea533f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29dbf0f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29dbf0f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkv-spitzenverband.de\/english\/english.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jahresarbeitsentgeltgrenze (JAEG)<\/a> is the annual income threshold \u2014<br \/>\u20ac77,400 in 2026 \u2014 above which employees may leave GKV and choose<br \/>private medical insurance in Germany instead. Below it, employees generally stay in the public system by default. Freelancers and the self-employed aren&#8217;t bound by this threshold and can choose PKV at any income level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are Alterungsr\u00fcckstellungen (age reserves) in PKV? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c93ed1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24c93ed1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3594e1c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3594e1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PKV insurers build <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de\/service\/begriffe-von-a-z\/a\/alterungsrueckstellung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alterungsr\u00fcckstellungen<\/a> \u2014 age reserves \u2014 from your premiums while you&#8217;re younger, specifically to offset the higher healthcare costs expected as you age. This is designed to keep premiums<br \/>from rising sharply later in life. It&#8217;s a core structural difference<br \/>from GKV, where contributions are recalculated each year against current<br \/>income rather than pre-funded.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1763\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1763\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I switch back from private to public health insurance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1763\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2652eeb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2652eeb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43437e5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43437e5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In principle, yes, but in practice it becomes very difficult after<br \/>age 55, and is restricted well before that too \u2014 typically requiring a qualifying life event such as dropping below the JAEG or losing self-employed status. Because reversing the decision is so constrained,<br \/>the initial choice between GKV and PKV deserves careful, unhurried consideration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1764\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1764\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens to my health insurance if I leave Germany? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1764\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6965beb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6965beb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a48aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a48aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Neither GKV nor PKV automatically continues to provide full cover once you permanently leave Germany, though rules and any refund of PKV reserves vary by provider and circumstance. If you&#8217;re relocating, it&#8217;s worth reviewing your policy terms and portability options well before<br \/>departure, ideally with independent advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1765\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1765\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is health insurance advice from a broker really free? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1765\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1982e35 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1982e35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ab442a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43ab442a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is health insurance advice from a broker really free? Yes. As an independent broker under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankfurt-main.ihk.de\/standortpolitik\/finanzplatz-frankfurt\/finanzdienstleister-am-finanzplatz-frankfurt\/brancheninformationen\/versicherungsvermittlung-nach-34d-gewo\/versicherungsvermittlerrichtlinie\/merkblatt-fuer-versicherungsvermittler-mit-erlaubnis-5248468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a734d GewO<\/a>, Christian Keller is paid by commission from the insurer once a policy is arranged, not by the<br \/>client. This means comparing GKV and PKV options, or reviewing existing cover, comes at no direct cost to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the German health insurance system work?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Germany runs a dual system: the statutory GKV, funded through income-based contributions and covering the majority of residents, and theprivate PKV, available to eligible groups and priced by age and health. Both are mandatory routes to compulsory cover \\u2014 there&#8217;s no third, uninsured option, and every resident must be enrolled in one or theother.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the JAEG and why does it matter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Jahresarbeitsentgeltgrenze (JAEG) is the annual income threshold \\u2014\\u20ac77,400 in 2026 \\u2014 above which employees may leave GKV and chooseprivate medical insurance in Germany instead. Below it, employees generally stay in the public system by default. Freelancers and the self-employed aren&#8217;t bound by this threshold and can choose PKV at any income level.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are Alterungsr\\u00fcckstellungen (age reserves) in PKV?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"PKV insurers build Alterungsr\\u00fcckstellungen \\u2014 age reserves \\u2014 from your premiums while you&#8217;re younger, specifically to offset the higher healthcare costs expected as you age. This is designed to keep premiumsfrom rising sharply later in life. It&#8217;s a core structural differencefrom GKV, where contributions are recalculated each year against currentincome rather than pre-funded.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I switch back from private to public health insurance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In principle, yes, but in practice it becomes very difficult afterage 55, and is restricted well before that too \\u2014 typically requiring a qualifying life event such as dropping below the JAEG or losing self-employed status. Because reversing the decision is so constrained,the initial choice between GKV and PKV deserves careful, unhurried consideration.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What happens to my health insurance if I leave Germany?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Neither GKV nor PKV automatically continues to provide full cover once you permanently leave Germany, though rules and any refund of PKV reserves vary by provider and circumstance. If you&#8217;re relocating, it&#8217;s worth reviewing your policy terms and portability options well beforedeparture, ideally with independent advice.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is health insurance advice from a broker really free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Is health insurance advice from a broker really free? Yes. As an independent broker under \\u00a734d GewO, Christian Keller is paid by commission from the insurer once a policy is arranged, not by theclient. This means comparing GKV and PKV options, or reviewing existing cover, comes at no direct cost to you.\"}}]}<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a9270b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a9270b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b086d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26b086d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why an independent broker<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b53e9b3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b53e9b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advice that's on your side, not the insurer's\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ecd55a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ecd55a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sec-head center\"><p class=\"lead\">Three different policies that expats often mix up. Here&#8217;s what each one actually does.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ee0bd7a e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ee0bd7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a403b27 e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a403b27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c96e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55c96e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">100+\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691613f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"691613f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInsurers compared\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhole-of-market view instead of a single product line \u2014 we compare cover and conditions, not just price.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74449f0a e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74449f0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd43114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bd43114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u00a7 34d<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e1693f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3e1693f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLicensed broker\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegistered insurance broker under \u00a7 34d GewO \u2014 legally your representative, not the insurer's salesperson.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd8c334 e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3fd8c334\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c9407ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c9407ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u20ac0<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5fe02d elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3d5fe02d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdvice is free\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrokers are paid via commission already included in the premium. Your policy costs the same, with or without us.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f23b652 e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f23b652\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b46addd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b46addd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EN \/ DE<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd2b90e elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4bd2b90e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnglish-speaking support\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSetup, documents and claims handled in English or German \u2014 whichever is easier for you.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4acacb6a e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4acacb6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52fb2936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52fb2936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ce72940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2ce72940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNamed contact\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOne person who knows your file \u2014 from the first call through to a claim years later.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e4dcb4 e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51e4dcb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601bd97f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"601bd97f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5000+\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366e518d elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"366e518d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClients advised\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInsert your real figure once available \u2014 a verified client count builds strong trust here.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac22e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ac22e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e300916 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e300916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your questions answered<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775cdedf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"775cdedf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Health insurance in Germany \u2014 FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d50585c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4d50585c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1290\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1290\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is health insurance mandatory in Germany? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1290\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170101be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"170101be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280aa948 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"280aa948\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. Every resident of Germany, including expats, must hold health<br \/>insurance \u2014 either statutory (GKV) or private (PKV). Proof of cover is<br \/>typically required when registering your address or applying for a visa,<br \/>and there is no legal way to remain uninsured.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What's the difference between GKV and PKV? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153abdd8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"153abdd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115b9ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"115b9ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GKV is income-based and covers a non-earning spouse and children for<br \/>free; PKV is priced by age and health, with no automatic family cover.<br \/>Both provide comprehensive medical treatment, but the underlying funding<br \/>logic and long-term flexibility differ substantially.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does public health insurance cost in 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51423276 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51423276\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-291bd861 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"291bd861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GKV contributions total roughly 17.5% of gross income \u2014 14.6% plus<br \/>an average 2.9% <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkv-spitzenverband.de\/english\/english.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zusatzbeitrag<\/a> \u2014 split between employer and employee,<br \/>and capped at a Beitragsbemessungsgrenze of \u20ac69,750\/year. The exact rate<br \/>can vary slightly by insurer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can my family be covered under my public health insurance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647b3790 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"647b3790\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75eab657 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75eab657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de\/gesetzlich-versicherte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GKV&#8217;s Familienversicherung<\/a>, a spouse or children earning<br \/>under \u20ac538\/month can be insured alongside you at no additional cost.<br \/>This family cover does not exist in the same form under PKV, where each<br \/>person needs their own premium.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is private health insurance cheaper than public? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799616b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"799616b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7926ebce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7926ebce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Short stays still require valid health insurance, and the right<br \/>option depends on your visa type, employment status and length of stay.<br \/>Students and short-term assignees often have separate, lower-cost<br \/>statutory routes worth checking before committing to a longer-term<br \/>policy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1295\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1295\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if I'm only in Germany for a short time? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1295\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d33cbb2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d33cbb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4b3da3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e4b3da3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">No. A private policy only covers private matters. Work- or business-related risks need professional or business liability cover. If you freelance, take a look at our business insurance for freelancers page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1296\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1296\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I pay you for health insurance advice? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1296\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e524e19 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e524e19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16953265 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16953265\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Christian Keller works as an independent broker under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihk.de\/stuttgart\/fuer-unternehmen\/recht-und-steuern\/gewerberecht\/versicherungsberater-688720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a734d GewO<\/a><br \/>and is remunerated by commission from the insurer once cover is<br \/>arranged, so advice and comparison between GKV and PKV options cost you<br \/>nothing directly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is health insurance mandatory in Germany?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Every resident of Germany, including expats, must hold healthinsurance \\u2014 either statutory (GKV) or private (PKV). Proof of cover istypically required when registering your address or applying for a visa,and there is no legal way to remain uninsured.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the difference between GKV and PKV?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"GKV is income-based and covers a non-earning spouse and children forfree; PKV is priced by age and health, with no automatic family cover.Both provide comprehensive medical treatment, but the underlying fundinglogic and long-term flexibility differ substantially.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does public health insurance cost in 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"GKV contributions total roughly 17.5% of gross income \\u2014 14.6% plusan average 2.9% Zusatzbeitrag \\u2014 split between employer and employee,and capped at a Beitragsbemessungsgrenze of \\u20ac69,750\\\/year. The exact ratecan vary slightly by insurer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can my family be covered under my public health insurance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, under GKV&#8217;s Familienversicherung, a spouse or children earningunder \\u20ac538\\\/month can be insured alongside you at no additional cost.This family cover does not exist in the same form under PKV, where eachperson needs their own premium.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is private health insurance cheaper than public?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Short stays still require valid health insurance, and the rightoption depends on your visa type, employment status and length of stay.Students and short-term assignees often have separate, lower-coststatutory routes worth checking before committing to a longer-termpolicy.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What if I'm only in Germany for a short time?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. A private policy only covers private matters. Work- or business-related risks need professional or business liability cover. If you freelance, take a look at our business insurance for freelancers page.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I pay you for health insurance advice?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Christian Keller works as an independent broker under \\u00a734d GewOand is remunerated by commission from the insurer once cover isarranged, so advice and comparison between GKV and PKV options cost younothing directly.\"}}]}<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a32c324 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a32c324\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e3eb47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74e3eb47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cover expats often sort out alongside<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30bf387e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30bf387e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"s1\">Image created with AI<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f674b1 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f674b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1fc113 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"e1fc113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers-independent-broker.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1185\" alt=\"Business insurance for freelancers in Germany \u2014 Betriebshaftpflicht, Berufshaftpflicht and Verm\u00f6gensschadenhaftpflicht explained\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers-independent-broker.webp 1536w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers-independent-broker-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers-independent-broker-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers-independent-broker-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers-independent-broker-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/business-insurance-germany-freelancers\/\"> Business Insurance \u2192<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Protect your business against the risks that come with running a company in Germany.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09c7fc2 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"09c7fc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/pet-insurance-germany\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pet-insurance-germany-dog-liability-vet-cover.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1144\" alt=\"Pet insurance Germany explained \u2013 dog liability insurance and pet health insurance for expats choosing pet cover in Germany\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pet-insurance-germany-dog-liability-vet-cover.webp 1535w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pet-insurance-germany-dog-liability-vet-cover-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pet-insurance-germany-dog-liability-vet-cover-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pet-insurance-germany-dog-liability-vet-cover-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pet-insurance-germany-dog-liability-vet-cover-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/pet-insurance-germany\/\">Pet health insurance \u2192<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Covers vet bills, treatment and surgery \u2014 depending on the level of cover.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ece7fe elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7ece7fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/health-insurance-germany-expats\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1000\" alt=\"Private medical insurance Germany \u2013 GKV vs. PKV health insurance for expats\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv.webp 1535w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-medical-insurance-germany-gkv-pkv-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/health-insurance-germany-expats\/\">Health insurance for expats \u2192<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Public vs private, explained - and set up in English.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68111b5 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"68111b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/private-pension-germany\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-pension-germany-expats-retirement-guide.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-883\" alt=\"Private pension Germany guide for expats covering retirement planning, pension options and financial security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-pension-germany-expats-retirement-guide.webp 1535w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-pension-germany-expats-retirement-guide-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-pension-germany-expats-retirement-guide-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-pension-germany-expats-retirement-guide-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/private-pension-germany-expats-retirement-guide-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/private-pension-germany\/\">Private pension \u2192<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Build long-term retirement savings in Germany with a plan that fits your life and goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181c2fd elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"181c2fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/legal-insurance-germany\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/legal-insurance-germany-independent-broker.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1100\" alt=\"Legal insurance Germany for expats \u2013 compare Rechtsschutzversicherung options with an independent broker\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/legal-insurance-germany-independent-broker.webp 1536w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/legal-insurance-germany-independent-broker-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/legal-insurance-germany-independent-broker-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/legal-insurance-germany-independent-broker-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/legal-insurance-germany-independent-broker-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/legal-insurance-germany\/\">Legal insurance \u2192<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Get financial protection for legal disputes involving work, housing, traffic or everyday life in Germany.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f02aa elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"38f02aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/liability-insurance-germany\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/personal-liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker.png.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-666\" alt=\"liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/personal-liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/personal-liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker.png-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/personal-liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker.png-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/personal-liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker.png-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/personal-liability-insurance-germany-independent-broker.png-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/services\/liability-insurance-germany\/\">Personal liability \u2192<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Protect yourself from costly claims if you accidentally injure someone or damage their property.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e7f7937 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e7f7937\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32e05df3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"32e05df3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* ============================================================\n   INSURE GERMANY \u2013 STICKY HEADER + DROPDOWN STACKING FIX\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   1. PREHEADER\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-preheader {\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 50001;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   2. OUTER HEADER \/ UAE HEADER FOOTER BUILDER\n   Wichtig: gesamter Header muss \u00fcber #ig-tabnav liegen\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n.site-header,\n#masthead,\n.elementor-location-header,\n.hfe-site-header,\n.hfe-header,\n.elementor-header {\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 50000 !important;\n  overflow: visible !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   3. MAIN HEADER\n   Elementor Container besitzt CSS-ID: ig-header\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-header {\n  position: relative;\n\n  z-index: 50000 !important;\n\n  width: 100%;\n\n  overflow: visible !important;\n\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);\n\n  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n\n  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\n\n  transition:\n    box-shadow .3s ease,\n    background .3s ease;\n}\n\n\n\/* Sticky \/ Fixed State *\/\n\n#ig-header.ig-fixed {\n  position: fixed;\n\n  left: 0;\n  right: 0;\n\n  z-index: 50000 !important;\n\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   4. HEADER PLACEHOLDER\n   Verhindert Layout-Sprung beim Fixieren\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-header-placeholder {\n  display: none;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   5. ELEMENTOR \/ UAE WRAPPER\n   Dropdown darf nicht durch Parent-Container abgeschnitten werden\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-header,\n#ig-header .e-con,\n#ig-header .e-con-inner,\n#ig-header .elementor,\n#ig-header .elementor-element,\n#ig-header .elementor-widget,\n#ig-header .elementor-widget-container {\n  overflow: visible !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   6. UAE \/ WORDPRESS DROPDOWN\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-header .sub-menu,\n#ig-header ul.sub-menu,\n#ig-header .uael-sub-menu,\n#ig-header .uael-nav-menu__submenu {\n  z-index: 60000 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* Manche UAE Versionen erzeugen zus\u00e4tzliche Wrapper *\/\n\n#ig-header .uael-nav-menu,\n#ig-header .uael-nav-menu__toggle,\n#ig-header .uael-nav-menu__container,\n#ig-header .uael-nav-menu__layout-horizontal {\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 55000 !important;\n  overflow: visible !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   7. SECONDARY STICKY TAB NAV\n   Muss unter dem Main Header + Dropdown liegen\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-tabnav,\n#ig-tabnav.ig-tab-fixed {\n  z-index: 5000 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   8. ELEMENTOR EDITOR\n   Im Editor Header nicht fixieren\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\nbody.elementor-editor-active #ig-header {\n  position: relative !important;\n  top: auto !important;\n}\n\nbody.elementor-editor-active #ig-header-placeholder {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n\n  const header = document.getElementById('ig-header');\n  const preheader = document.getElementById('ig-preheader');\n\n  if (!header) return;\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     PLACEHOLDER ERSTELLEN\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  let placeholder = document.getElementById('ig-header-placeholder');\n\n  if (!placeholder) {\n\n    placeholder = document.createElement('div');\n\n    placeholder.id = 'ig-header-placeholder';\n\n    header.parentNode.insertBefore(\n      placeholder,\n      header\n    );\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     WORDPRESS ADMIN BAR\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function getAdminBarHeight() {\n\n    const adminBar =\n      document.getElementById('wpadminbar');\n\n    if (!adminBar) {\n      return 0;\n    }\n\n    if (\n      window.getComputedStyle(adminBar).display === 'none'\n    ) {\n      return 0;\n    }\n\n    return adminBar.offsetHeight;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     ORIGINAL HEADER POSITION\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  let headerTrigger = null;\n\n  function calculateTrigger() {\n\n    \/*\n     Wenn ein Preheader vorhanden ist:\n     Header wird sticky sobald der Preheader\n     aus dem sichtbaren Bereich gescrollt wurde.\n    *\/\n\n    if (preheader) {\n\n      let element = preheader;\n      let top = 0;\n\n      while (element) {\n\n        top += element.offsetTop || 0;\n\n        element = element.offsetParent;\n\n      }\n\n      headerTrigger =\n        top + preheader.offsetHeight;\n\n      return;\n\n    }\n\n\n    \/*\n     Falls kein Preheader vorhanden ist,\n     urspr\u00fcngliche Position des Headers verwenden.\n    *\/\n\n    let element = header;\n    let top = 0;\n\n    while (element) {\n\n      top += element.offsetTop || 0;\n\n      element = element.offsetParent;\n\n    }\n\n    headerTrigger = top;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     STICKY HEADER LOGIK\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function updateHeader() {\n\n    \/*\n     Elementor Editor:\n     keine Sticky-Funktion ausf\u00fchren.\n    *\/\n\n    if (\n      document.body.classList.contains(\n        'elementor-editor-active'\n      )\n    ) {\n      return;\n    }\n\n\n    if (headerTrigger === null) {\n      calculateTrigger();\n    }\n\n\n    const adminHeight =\n      getAdminBarHeight();\n\n\n    if (\n      window.scrollY >=\n      (headerTrigger - adminHeight)\n    ) {\n\n      \/*\n       Placeholder h\u00e4lt den urspr\u00fcnglichen\n       Platz des Headers im Dokument.\n      *\/\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        header.offsetHeight + 'px';\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'block';\n\n\n      \/*\n       Header fixieren.\n      *\/\n\n      header.classList.add(\n        'ig-fixed'\n      );\n\n\n      \/*\n       Unterhalb WordPress Admin Bar positionieren.\n      *\/\n\n      header.style.top =\n        adminHeight + 'px';\n\n    }\n\n    else {\n\n      \/*\n       Header wieder in normalen Flow setzen.\n      *\/\n\n      header.classList.remove(\n        'ig-fixed'\n      );\n\n      header.style.top =\n        '';\n\n\n      \/*\n       Placeholder entfernen.\n      *\/\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'none';\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        '0px';\n\n    }\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     INITIALISIERUNG\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  setTimeout(function () {\n\n    headerTrigger = null;\n\n    calculateTrigger();\n\n    updateHeader();\n\n  }, 300);\n\n\n  updateHeader();\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     SCROLL\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  window.addEventListener(\n    'scroll',\n    updateHeader,\n    { passive: true }\n  );\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     RESIZE\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  window.addEventListener(\n    'resize',\n    function () {\n\n      \/*\n       Positionen und H\u00f6hen k\u00f6nnen sich\n       beim Responsive Breakpoint \u00e4ndern.\n      *\/\n\n      headerTrigger = null;\n\n      calculateTrigger();\n\n      updateHeader();\n\n    }\n  );\n\n});\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d04d580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5d04d580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* ============================================================\n   INSURE GERMANY \u2013 MOBILE \/ TABLET STICKY HEADER\n   CSS-ID des mobilen Header-Containers:\n   ig-header-mobile\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-header-mobile{\n  position:relative;\n  z-index:50000 !important;\n\n  width:100%;\n\n  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);\n\n  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);\n  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);\n\n  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\n\n  overflow:visible !important;\n\n  transition:\n    box-shadow .3s ease,\n    background .3s ease;\n}\n\n\n\/* Sticky State *\/\n#ig-header-mobile.ig-mobile-fixed{\n  position:fixed;\n\n  left:0;\n  right:0;\n\n  z-index:50000 !important;\n\n  box-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\n}\n\n\n\/* Placeholder verhindert Layout-Sprung *\/\n#ig-header-mobile-placeholder{\n  display:none;\n  width:100%;\n}\n\n\n\/* Elementor Wrapper offen halten *\/\n#ig-header-mobile .e-con,\n#ig-header-mobile .e-con-inner,\n#ig-header-mobile .elementor-element,\n#ig-header-mobile .elementor-widget,\n#ig-header-mobile .elementor-widget-container{\n  overflow:visible !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* Elementor Editor *\/\nbody.elementor-editor-active #ig-header-mobile{\n  position:relative !important;\n  top:auto !important;\n}\n\nbody.elementor-editor-active #ig-header-mobile-placeholder{\n  display:none !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* Nur Tablet + Mobile *\/\n@media(min-width:1025px){\n\n  #ig-header-mobile,\n  #ig-header-mobile-placeholder{\n    display:none !important;\n  }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n\n  const header =\n    document.getElementById('ig-header-mobile');\n\n  if (!header) return;\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     Placeholder\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  let placeholder =\n    document.getElementById(\n      'ig-header-mobile-placeholder'\n    );\n\n  if (!placeholder) {\n\n    placeholder =\n      document.createElement('div');\n\n    placeholder.id =\n      'ig-header-mobile-placeholder';\n\n    header.parentNode.insertBefore(\n      placeholder,\n      header\n    );\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     WordPress Admin Bar\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function getAdminBarHeight(){\n\n    const bar =\n      document.getElementById('wpadminbar');\n\n    if (!bar) return 0;\n\n    if (\n      window.getComputedStyle(bar).display === 'none'\n    ){\n      return 0;\n    }\n\n    return bar.offsetHeight;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     Header Original Position\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  let triggerTop = null;\n\n\n  function calculateTrigger(){\n\n    let element = header;\n    let top = 0;\n\n    while(element){\n\n      top += element.offsetTop || 0;\n\n      element = element.offsetParent;\n\n    }\n\n    triggerTop = top;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     Sticky Logic\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function updateMobileHeader(){\n\n    \/*\n      Desktop nicht bearbeiten\n    *\/\n    if(window.innerWidth > 1024){\n\n      header.classList.remove(\n        'ig-mobile-fixed'\n      );\n\n      header.style.top = '';\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'none';\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        '0px';\n\n      return;\n    }\n\n\n    \/*\n      Elementor Editor\n    *\/\n    if(\n      document.body.classList.contains(\n        'elementor-editor-active'\n      )\n    ){\n      return;\n    }\n\n\n    if(triggerTop === null){\n      calculateTrigger();\n    }\n\n\n    const adminHeight =\n      getAdminBarHeight();\n\n\n    if(\n      window.scrollY >=\n      (triggerTop - adminHeight)\n    ){\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        header.offsetHeight + 'px';\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'block';\n\n      header.classList.add(\n        'ig-mobile-fixed'\n      );\n\n      header.style.top =\n        adminHeight + 'px';\n\n    }\n\n    else{\n\n      header.classList.remove(\n        'ig-mobile-fixed'\n      );\n\n      header.style.top = '';\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'none';\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        '0px';\n\n    }\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     Initial\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  setTimeout(function(){\n\n    triggerTop = null;\n\n    calculateTrigger();\n\n    updateMobileHeader();\n\n  },300);\n\n\n  updateMobileHeader();\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     Scroll\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  window.addEventListener(\n    'scroll',\n    updateMobileHeader,\n    {passive:true}\n  );\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     Resize\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  window.addEventListener(\n    'resize',\n    function(){\n\n      triggerTop = null;\n\n      calculateTrigger();\n\n      updateMobileHeader();\n\n    }\n  );\n\n});\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5061303 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5061303\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* ============================================================\n   INSURE GERMANY \u2013 STICKY TAB NAV\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n#ig-tabnav {\n  display: flex !important;\n  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;\n  align-items: center !important;\n\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 9999;\n\n  width: 100%;\n\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);\n\n  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n\n  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\n\n  transition:\n    box-shadow .3s ease,\n    background .3s ease;\n}\n\n\n\/* Sticky state *\/\n#ig-tabnav.ig-tab-fixed {\n  position: fixed;\n  left: 0;\n  right: 0;\n  z-index: 9999;\n\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\n}\n\n\n\/* Placeholder prevents layout jump *\/\n#ig-tabnav-placeholder {\n  display: none;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n\n\/* Elementor Editor *\/\nbody.elementor-editor-active #ig-tabnav {\n  position: relative !important;\n}\n\nbody.elementor-editor-active #ig-tabnav-placeholder {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   ACTIVE TAB\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n\/* normal *\/\n#ig-tabnav a,\n#ig-tabnav .elementor-button-text {\n  transition: color .25s ease;\n}\n\n\/* active Elementor button *\/\n#ig-tabnav .ig-tab-active .elementor-button-text,\n#ig-tabnav .ig-tab-active a {\n  color: #F5A015 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   HORIZONTAL SCROLL\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n.ig-tab-scroll,\n.elementor-container.ig-tab-scroll,\n.e-container.ig-tab-scroll,\n.e-flex.ig-tab-scroll {\n\n  overflow-x: auto !important;\n  overflow-y: hidden !important;\n\n  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;\n\n  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;\n\n  scrollbar-width: none !important;\n  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;\n\n  scroll-behavior: smooth;\n}\n\n\n\/* Hide scrollbar *\/\n.ig-tab-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar,\n.elementor-container.ig-tab-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar,\n.e-container.ig-tab-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar,\n.e-flex.ig-tab-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* Children never wrap *\/\n.ig-tab-scroll > *,\n.elementor-container.ig-tab-scroll > .elementor-column,\n.e-container.ig-tab-scroll > .e-con,\n.e-flex.ig-tab-scroll > .e-con {\n\n  flex-shrink: 0 !important;\n\n  width: auto !important;\n  min-width: max-content !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ============================================================ *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n\n  #ig-tabnav {\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n\n  .ig-tab-scroll {\n    justify-content: flex-start !important;\n\n    padding-left: 14px;\n    padding-right: 14px;\n\n    gap: 8px;\n  }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n\n  const tabnav = document.getElementById('ig-tabnav');\n\n  if (!tabnav) return;\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     PLACEHOLDER\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  let placeholder =\n    document.getElementById('ig-tabnav-placeholder');\n\n  if (!placeholder) {\n\n    placeholder = document.createElement('div');\n    placeholder.id = 'ig-tabnav-placeholder';\n\n    tabnav.parentNode.insertBefore(\n      placeholder,\n      tabnav\n    );\n\n  }\n\n\n  let triggerTop = null;\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     ORIGINAL POSITION\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function getTrigger() {\n\n    if (triggerTop !== null) {\n      return triggerTop;\n    }\n\n    let element = tabnav;\n    let top = 0;\n\n    while (element) {\n\n      top += element.offsetTop || 0;\n\n      element = element.offsetParent;\n\n    }\n\n    triggerTop = top;\n\n    return triggerTop;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     ADMIN BAR\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function getAdminBarHeight() {\n\n    const bar =\n      document.getElementById('wpadminbar');\n\n    if (!bar) return 0;\n\n    if (\n      window.getComputedStyle(bar).display === 'none'\n    ) {\n      return 0;\n    }\n\n    return bar.offsetHeight;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     HEADER HEIGHT\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function getHeaderHeight() {\n\n    const ids = [\n      'ig-header',\n      'ig-header-tablet',\n      'ig-header-mobile'\n    ];\n\n    for (let i = 0; i < ids.length; i++) {\n\n      const header =\n        document.getElementById(ids[i]);\n\n      if (\n        header &&\n        window.getComputedStyle(header).display !== 'none' &&\n        header.offsetHeight > 0\n      ) {\n        return header.offsetHeight;\n      }\n\n    }\n\n    return 0;\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     STICKY LOGIC\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  function updateTabNav() {\n\n    const adminHeight =\n      getAdminBarHeight();\n\n    const headerHeight =\n      getHeaderHeight();\n\n    const offset =\n      adminHeight + headerHeight;\n\n    const trigger =\n      getTrigger() - offset;\n\n\n    if (window.scrollY >= trigger) {\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        tabnav.offsetHeight + 'px';\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'block';\n\n      tabnav.classList.add(\n        'ig-tab-fixed'\n      );\n\n      tabnav.style.top =\n        offset + 'px';\n\n    }\n\n    else {\n\n      tabnav.classList.remove(\n        'ig-tab-fixed'\n      );\n\n      placeholder.style.display =\n        'none';\n\n      placeholder.style.height =\n        '0px';\n\n      tabnav.style.top =\n        '';\n\n    }\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     SCROLL SPY\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  const navLinks =\n    tabnav.querySelectorAll('a[href^=\"#\"]');\n\n\n  function updateActiveTab() {\n\n    const offset =\n      getAdminBarHeight() +\n      getHeaderHeight() +\n      tabnav.offsetHeight +\n      20;\n\n    let currentId = null;\n\n\n    navLinks.forEach(function(link) {\n\n      const targetId =\n        link.getAttribute('href');\n\n      if (!targetId || targetId === '#') {\n        return;\n      }\n\n      const target =\n        document.querySelector(targetId);\n\n      if (!target) {\n        return;\n      }\n\n      const rect =\n        target.getBoundingClientRect();\n\n      const top =\n        rect.top + window.scrollY;\n\n      if (\n        window.scrollY + offset >= top\n      ) {\n        currentId = targetId;\n      }\n\n    });\n\n\n    navLinks.forEach(function(link) {\n\n      const buttonWidget =\n        link.closest('.elementor-widget-button');\n\n      if (!buttonWidget) return;\n\n      if (\n        link.getAttribute('href') === currentId\n      ) {\n\n        buttonWidget.classList.add(\n          'ig-tab-active'\n        );\n\n      }\n\n      else {\n\n        buttonWidget.classList.remove(\n          'ig-tab-active'\n        );\n\n      }\n\n    });\n\n  }\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     INITIAL\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  setTimeout(function () {\n\n    triggerTop = null;\n\n    updateTabNav();\n    updateActiveTab();\n\n  }, 500);\n\n\n  updateTabNav();\n  updateActiveTab();\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     SCROLL\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  window.addEventListener(\n    'scroll',\n    function () {\n\n      updateTabNav();\n      updateActiveTab();\n\n    },\n    { passive: true }\n  );\n\n\n  \/* ==========================================================\n     RESIZE\n     ========================================================== *\/\n\n  window.addEventListener(\n    'resize',\n    function () {\n\n      triggerTop = null;\n\n      updateTabNav();\n      updateActiveTab();\n\n    }\n  );\n\n});\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6963ca5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6963ca5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201ad200 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"201ad200\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a3bf68c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a3bf68c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellipse-118.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-251\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellipse-118.webp 800w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellipse-118-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellipse-118-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellipse-118-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellipse-118-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5545caa6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5545caa6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf3344a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf3344a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get your health cover sorted \u2014 the right way<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11daeeee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11daeeee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book a free 30-minute call and get an independent, English-language<br \/>comparison of GKV and PKV \u2014 matched to your income, your family and<br \/>how long you plan to stay in Germany.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57333787 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57333787\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3282637f elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3282637f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your free call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8d8ab4 elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5e8d8ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Send a message<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Trusted by 100+ expats across Germany Independent Advice for Expats Private medical insurance Germany, explained clearly before you decide Christian Keller helps expats compare GKV and PKV honestly, so youchoose the right cover \u2014 at no cost to you. Book your free consultation Compare GKV vs PKV Built with Ai GKV vs PKV, explained [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1000,"parent":683,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-304","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=304"}],"version-history":[{"count":206,"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1318,"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/304\/revisions\/1318"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/insure-germany.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}