Your contact to SBK

We are happy to help you in these challenging times.

We are available 24/7.

You can contact us on the SBK Customer Hotline on 0800 072 572 572 50 (free of charge within Germany), or from abroad on +49 89 444 570 90 (the call will be charged at the rates that apply in the foreign country).

You can send your personal consultant a direct message via Meine SBK or request a callback at a time that suits you. You can find the contact details for your personal consultant as usual on the Meine SBK app or at meine.sbk.org or in the Personal consultant search.

Meine SBK

Wherever and whenever you like: an easy way to send us your documents or enquiries is via our online service Meine SBK

Contact form

If you are an SBK customer and have an enquiry, we will be happy to help you with our personal service.

Request a callback

If you are an SBK customer and would like us to contact you, simply send us your phone number and state your preferred call time.

Video consultation

Would you like a personal consultation – digital and competent? Arrange an appointment that suits you now.

Do you have post for us?

The quickest and easiest way to send us your post is by using the upload function in Meine SBK. Simply take photos of the documents you wish to send us and then upload them using the Meine SBK app.

To the upload function

Alternatively, send us your documents by post to the central SBK address – even if you are sending something to your personal consultant:

SBK, 80227 Munich, Germany

All post received by our central office is forwarded digitally to your personal consultant to ensure it is dealt with as quickly as possible. Please use our freepost envelope:

Freepost envelopes PDF, 127 KB

Personal consultant

Your personal consultant is always happy to help. You can find their contact details by entering your insurance number and date of birth:

Find your personal consultant

SBK customer hotline

We offer a 24/7 telephone service for your convenience

0800 072 572 572 50

free of charge within Germany

+49 89 444 570 90

charges levied by the foreign network operator

Please note: if you are not connected directly, unfortunately, all lines are busy at the time of your call. In this case you will hear an announcement in German. Please hold the line until the phone will is answered.

SBK branches

We’re never too far away: enter your postcode or town to locate your nearest SBK branch

Mailings

The fastest way to send a letter to us

If you would like to send us a letter, please use the following SBK address – even if you are sending something to your personal consultant:

SBK 80227 Munich, Germany

Freepost envelopes are available for sending correspondence by post. Once received by our central office, all incoming post is scanned in and forwarded to your personal consultant.

Freepost envelopes PDF, 127 KB

Here’s an overview of our service numbers

: The Appointments Service can organise a doctor’s appointment that suits you
The quickest way to take advantage of our Appointments Service is online. Simply enter your insurance number, date of birth and the details regarding your preferred specialist and appointment time in the online form.
We will take a look at your preferred appointment details as soon as we have received your form. You will receive the appointment details from us within three working days either over the phone, by text message or email – whichever you prefer.

Appointments Service contact form

: Whether you’re on holiday, a business trip or studying abroad, our experts will tell you everything you need to know about recommended travel vaccinations, visa requirements and foreign health insurance.
Call us on 0800 072 572 570 90 (free of charge within Germany)
Please note: if you are not connected directly, unfortunately, all lines are busy at the time of your call. In this case you will hear an announcement in German and be directed to an answering machine. You are welcome to leave your name and telephone number after the tone and we will call you back as soon as possible.

SBK Overseas consulting contact form

Consulting at SBK means quick and direct help.

Of course, this is also valid for our English-speaking employers. You are in safe hands with your personal SBK consultant – they always ensure that you get the solution that perfectly matches your individual needs. Your personal SBK consultant represents your interests and is always your personal point of contact.

If you would like to be advised in English, please contact our employer service directly:

Sabine Keller
Personal consultant Tel.: +49 (2162) 818188-58
Fax: +49 (2162) 818188-258
Email: sabine.keller@sbk.org

Michael Kamps
Personal consultant Tel.: +49 (2162) 818188-55
Fax: +49 (2162) 818188-255
Email: michael.kamps@sbk.org

: The SBK Health Telephone experts are available around the clock to answer your questions on diagnosis and treatment options, alternative methods of treatment, ingredients, effects and side effects of pharmaceuticals and travel medication. They will also find specialists and clinics for you – both locally and in your destination country. Please be aware that this enhanced service is not intended to replace a visit to a doctor and diagnoses cannot be made remotely.
The SBK Health Telephone is available all day, every day on the following number:
0800 072 572 570 00 (free of charge within Germany)
Please note: if you are not connected directly, unfortunately, all lines are busy at the time of your call. In this case you will hear an announcement in German and be directed to an answering machine. You are welcome to leave your name and telephone number after the tone and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can also use the online form to submit your request. We will then either call you back or contact you via email if we are unable to reach you.

Health Telephone contact form

: If you have any questions relating to pregnancy, birth or the health of your child, you can contact our experts at the SBK Health Telephone for Expectant Mothers and Children at any time on:
0800 072 572 570 01 (free of charge within Germany)
Please note: if you are not connected directly, unfortunately, all lines are busy at the time of your call. In this case you will hear an announcement in German and be directed to an answering machine. You are welcome to leave your name and telephone number after the tone and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Meine SBK

You can deal with the following matters easily in your personal online self-service branch:

: If your personal details have changed, you can let us know in person, over the phone or online via Meine SBK – simply choose the option that suits you best.
SBK takes the protection of personal data very seriously. Please do not send any personal data by email. Please note that we cannot accept or amend any personal data sent by email.
Do you have new bank details?
Benefits are reimbursed directly to your account via bank transfer.
Would you like to set up a SEPA direct debit mandate?
It couldn’t be easier to transfer your contributions on time, every time. We will be happy to make sure your contributions always reach us in good time and are debited directly. All you have to do is contact your personal consultant.

: If your personal details have changed, you can let us know in person, over the phone or online via Meine SBK – simply choose the option that suits you best.
SBK takes the protection of personal data very seriously. Please do not send any personal data by email. Please note that we cannot accept or amend any personal data sent by email.
Has your name changed?
Your name appears on your electronic health care card. To allow us to send out your new card as quickly as possible, please let us know your new name and remember to provide the official proof of this change. Your existing card remains valid until you receive the new one.

Have you moved house and do you now have a new address?
Your address appears on your electronic health care card. We will automatically send a new card directly to your address once your details have been changed. Your existing card remains valid until you receive the new one.

Has your telephone number or email address changed? Or perhaps you haven’t yet provided us with any contact details?
Let us know your landline number, mobile number and email address. It is important to ensure your email address is always up to date if you would like to use your personal online self-service branch, Meine SBK.

: As an employee, you normally have to provide your employer with a certificate of incapacity for work from your doctor if you are off sick for three days or more. This part of the certificate does not include any information relating to your diagnosis.
All you have to do is send the part of the certificate intended for your health insurer to the following address within a week of it being issued:
SBK 80227 Munich, Germany
Freepost envelopes can be printed out for posting your doctor’s note to SBK.
Freepost envelope PDF, 127 KB
Don’t forget: we can only issue your sick pay if we receive your certificate of incapacity for work within the specified time of one week. This is especially important if your employer does not continue to pay your salary for the next six weeks.