Health
We recommend you make sure you are covered for healthcare at all times in Germany. This section provides information on the German health system, German doctors, hospitals and medical treatment. Things may not work the same way as at home - get informed in case you get ill.
Germany Guide - Health
- Introduction: The German health care system
- Doctors & Dentists: Appointments, visits and insurance refunds
- Hospitals: How to deal with hospital and clinics
- Pharmacies: How to get medication in Germany
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers, hospitals and pharmacies
- Health insurance: How to cover your medical expenses in Germany
- Nursing care (Pflegepflichtversicherung): The "5th pillar" of the social security system
- Sexual health in Germany: Sexual health in Germany
Articles - Health
- Health insurance for expats in Germany: What should you look for when selecting your insurance provider?
- Do I need health insurance to enter Germany?: EU entry regulations
- Hospital and doctor’s bills: What a foreigner should know in Germany
- Surgery: Endoprosthetic Surgery Treatment in Germany
- German hospitals: An overview of the hospital system in Germany