Health insurance in Germany

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.

Simple cases

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.