Expat health insurance in Germany
With individual support and special services for expats.
Do you work or study in Germany and would like to find out more about the German health insurance system?
The German health system is very comprehensive and supports you in the event of illness. Everyone who works or studies in Germany contributes to the health system with their membership in a health insurance - and is thus insured in the event of illness.
As an expat, can I get health insurance in Germany?
Whether you can get statutory health insurance depends on a number of different factors. In the expat health insurance tool by the Siemens company health insurance fund, or SBK (Siemens-Betriebskrankenkasse), you can easily check your options yourself.
Important information about the social insurance in Germany for expats
Discover SBK (Siemens-Betriebskrankenkasse)
For over 100 years, SBK (Siemens-Betriebskrankenkasse) has been personally committed to the interests of its insured members. Always there when you need us: with personal advice, specialist appointment service, attractive subsidies, alternative medicine options and a comprehensive preventive care program.
We will be glad to provide individual advice on your options as an expat in Germany.
Top services for expats
Additional attractive benefits for you
We understand expat needs
You’ll benefit from our valuable experience in the area of social insurance, which we’ve built up over many years through our support of the Siemens group worldwide.
Free family insurance
Naturally, your loved ones, too, are in safe hands with SBK. Your family members are generally included in your insurance free of charge, and with SBK family insurance they can enjoy the same high-quality insurance cover and the entire range of SBK services and benefits offered.
SBK bonus scheme
Your commitment to your health is worth an attractive bonus to us every year in the SBK bonus program. For health-promoting measures, you will be credited up to 110 euros per year.
Outpatient surgery
You can benefit from quick and easy access to highly qualified specialists – with special services and innovative treatment methods that go beyond statutory requirements. You will benefit from short waiting times and can also rely on us to cover the costs.
Early detection
There is a range of important early detection screenings for you that you can take advantage of. That way you can be sure that you are healthy or can take pre-emptive measures early on. Your health is very important to us, which is why we offer you a comprehensive service package for preventative care.
Strong services, fair contributions
SBK offers you individual solutions from our portfolio of services, with a personal consultant who can address all your concerns, requests and questions – especially in times when you need the peace of mind and can rest assured that someone who understands you and your needs is taking care of everything from A to Z.
Income-dependent contributions
The general applicable rate for statutory health insurance is currently 14.6% and the additional contribution for SBK is 1.7% – making 16.3% altogether. Of that, your employer pays half.