In Germany, health insurance is one of the compulsory insurances. It covers many costs for medical examinations and treatments. This means that patients do not have to pay for almost all basic medical services.
Question
What shall I do if I feel sick?
- freedom of choice of gp doctor
- referral to medical specialists
- prescription of medicine - pharmacy (cost)
- emergency number (life threatening symptoms): 112
- preliminary examination avaiable (dentist, gynaecologist)- free of charge
- basic vaccination - free of charge