Insurance Health Insurance

In Germany, health insurance is mandatory. You have the choice between statutory and private health insurance. A special feature is that your employer pays half of your contributions and also makes other social security contributions for you.

Health insurance is particularly important, especially at the beginning. However, you should also keep other insurances in mind, such as liability insurance. This protects you from high costs if you have an accident in everyday life and have to replace a damaged item.

On make-it-in-germany.com you can find a helpful overview of health insurance and other insurances. Many health insurance companies offer multilingual services – so it can be worth making a call!

Tip: If you are still looking for a job, it is advisable to take out travel health insurance in your home country for the first few days or weeks. This way you are covered in case of illness, especially since proof of health insurance is often required when applying for a visa.