What is Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)? Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is the largest provider of public health…

What is Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)?

Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is the largest provider of public health insurance in Germany. Due to its great price/performance ratio and its excellent customer service, TK is especially popular with students from Germany and abroad. TK attaches the greatest importance to providing perfect service to its insured in all situations of life and offers advice concerning all questions about health and well-being at any time. TK provides a state-of-the-art online service and an English-speaking 24/7 service hotline.

How should you prepare for the interview with the embassy?

When applying for a German Visa, before the interview with the embassy, we suggest you hand it in person. The reason for this is, in case you didn’t get all the required documents, they can help you with what else you need to be able to get the Visa.

What are some of the requirements that the PROTRIP-WORLD meets as a visa for the USA?

PROTRIP-WORLD meets the requirements for J 1 Visa in the USA. Apart from the J2-, F1- und F2-Visa requirements, PROTRIP-WORLD meets all the insurance criteria which the Department of State has stipulated for J1 visa exchange programs in the USA. These include, among others, a minimum coverage of $100,000 for medical treatment in case of illness and accidents, a coverage of $25,000 for the repatriation of remains in case of death. Excellent rating by international rating agency The financial strength of Allianz Worldwide Care SA has been evaluated by one of the leading international credit rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s, and rated AA (excellent). You can rest assured that even in uncertain times like these, PROTRIP-WORLD is backed by a solid and reliable partner.

Will the insurance cover an infection with a virus?

Fever, cough, signs of corona infection? You can rest assured. Language students, interns, doctoral students and students from the age of 30 With GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE you don’t need to fear high medical costs. The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is covered. In addition, EDUCARE24 includes coverage up to 90 days for medical expenses should you be forced to stay abroad for a longer period of time due to the infection. Students up to age 29 The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is insured by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK). Exclusively for TK-insured persons there is a “corona virus infection hotline” of the TK-ÄrzteZentrum: 040-46 06 – 61 91 60 (Monday to Friday from 8 – 20 o’clock) and the “TK-Doc”-App” (German). You find further information as well as a video on how to distinguish between corona, cold and flu on the website of TK (German).

What is some important information that you should know about as a high school participant?

Information for high school participants – Our recommendation! The PROTRIP-WORLD insurance for high school participants 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 high school participants 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 (e.g. you water your neighbors’ flowers while they are away and knock over a valuable vase, OR you empty the mailbox of your out-of-town neighbors and your key breaks off).

Will you costs be covered in your home country if you get infected on the way home?

EDUCARE24 insurance coverage ends upon entry into your home country. Please contact your last insurance company in your home country to reactivate your previous insurance immediately.

What important information should a student know?

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to combine learning and travel! No matter whether you want to stay abroad for a semester or longer, studying at a foreign university not only allows you to get to know your subject from a different perspective, you also improve your foreign language skills. Above all, you will gain unforgettable experiences with a new country, a new culture and meet new international friends.

Does the embassy let you know why your visa didn’t get accepted?

Getting your Visa rejected sure is heart-breaking but it’s not the end of the world! Many people get their Visas rejected and fortunately the reasons behind it are very clear in the letter sent by the embassy. Use that information to your advantage the next time you apply!