Germany/Insurance/Health

The German health care system is divided into 2 branches


 * public healthcare
 * private healthcare

Generally speaking, you need to pick one of them.

How to find the right German health insurance for me?
In many cases, you don't have a choice: For instance when you are employed and make less than around 60,750 € EUR per year (gross), you must pick the public system.

Here's a list of "simple" cases. If your case if more complicated, read a guide listed below.

I am employed in a regular job
If you are


 * part- or full-time employed
 * earn less than 60,750 € gross per year

you must take the public option.