Will you have to conclude public health insurance as a student? Students up to age…

Will you have to conclude public health insurance as a student?

Students up to age 29 need to have public health insurance during their subject-related studies. We recommend Techniker Krankenkasse (TK). If you have not started your subject-related studies yet, you cannot take out public student health insurance. This is also not possible for students from the age of 30. In these cases the private health insurance EDUCARE24 is the ideal insurance solution.

Which is the most experienced company when it comes to German Blocked Accounts?

On the market for decades. In 1959, Dr. Siegfried Walter registered his business as insurance broker. Until then health insurance for visitors from abroad did not exist, therefore Dr. Walter developed the first insurance cover for foreign visitors in Germany. Today, DR-WALTER is an integral part of both the German and the international insurance market.

What information will you need during online consultation?

During the online consultation you will be asked questions about your person (name, address, etc.) and about your planned studies in Germany (name of university, date of arrival, etc.). However, you do not have to know all the answers to these questions, you can leave questions unanswered. For example, if you do not know the exact date of your arrival, yet, simply choose “I don’t know” and submit these details later.

What is the number of tourists that Germany had over the past few years?

Germany is one of the most visited countries in the world. With around 450 million tourists going there for many reasons. A lot of them come from non-EU countries, even outside Europe to see this beautiful and exciting place.

What is some important information for AU Pairs?

Information for au pairs – Our recommendation! The PROTRIP-WORLD insurance for au pairs adapts to your travel plans. You have the choice between different travel regions and you can also flexibly choose the scope of insurance: PROTRIP-WORLD always includes a strong international health insurance. We especially recommend au pairs to supplement their insurance cover with the Comfort or Plus Package to be able to travel and work without worries. The two packages differ in the scope of the liability insurance. The Plus Package includes a higher basic insurance sum and covers, for example, the risk of losing your keys and damages arising from an act of favor.

Are you able to send more than the blocked account?

You should not transfer more money than required. The total blocked amount already includes €100 buffer, all fees, and the additional basic sum if needed. If you are requested to deposit more than €800 each month by a visa authority, Expatrio needs an official document from them stating the request.

What should you do in the even of an illness?

Primary care physicians are responsible for diagnosis and therapy and coordinate the need for further treatment. This includes assessing if they are able to carry out the treatment themselves or if it is necessary to consult a specialist. This makes it easier to coordinate therapies and to avoid that examinations are carried out twice. It furthermore helps to avoid incompatible therapies, interlink medical benefits and reduce costs. This recommendation does, of course, not apply to necessary visits of gynecologists, eye specialists, emergency physicians or doctors on call.

Is your data secure?

When purchasing our policy online, all information is sent through a secure connection. We use your data only for fulfilment of the insurance contract. For more information, go to our section on Data protection.