Articles: Health
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Do I need health insurance to enter Germany?
EU entry regulations
Depending on whether you are from an EU country or not, or are visiting or moving to Germany, you might be legally required to get health insurance for the duration of your stay. Find out exactly who needs health insurance to enter Germany and in what circumstances.
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Health insurance for expats in Germany
What should you look for when selecting your insurance provider?
Health insurance is obligatory for anyone residing in Germany. With that obligation comes the right to choose your insurance provider. Finding the right insurance provider in Germany can be difficult for expats, so defining your needs is the first step.
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Hospital and doctor’s bills
What a foreigner should know in Germany
Treatment in hospitals and private practices of physicians is never free. Someone will always have to pay – and as foreigners are usually not covered by social security health insurance (which is compulsory for the majority German citizens) this will usually be the patient. (If he has private insurance coverage, he can claim reimbursement afterwards.)
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