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Private international health insurance in Germany
From Frankfurt to Berlin, our health insurance cover in Germany provides peace of mind for your expat journey.
Our health insurance is international, so you’ll be covered in over 200 countries and territories.
- Get a quote in under two minutes
- Customizable plan to meet your needs
- 24/7 support and assistance available
Get a quote, it takes only 2 minutes!
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Why choose Cigna for global health insurance in Germany?
Help with inpatient and day-patient care
Access support for treatments at hospitals and clinics in Germany. We cover accommodation, routine fees, rehabilitation, cancer care, and more.
Direct links to medical care providers
When you need healthcare in Germany, we’ll link you up with a high-quality hospital, clinic or doctor. We also try to pay them directly when where possible.
Customer care is our top priority
Our customer care team is available 24/7 to assist with policy questions or connect you with care providers in Germany and beyond.
Our health insurance plans
Our international health insurance in Germany is all about flexibility.
We offer three Global Health Options plans – Silver, Gold and Platinum. They each provide access to different treatments and cover levels, helping you choose the insurance that best suits you.
Our Global Health Options plans deal with hospital and medical treatments that you’re given on an inpatient or day-patient basis. For example:
- Hospital charges, such as nursing and accommodation.
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other types of rehabilitation.
- Cancer care and preventative surgery.
- Accident and emergency room treatments.
There’s also our Close Care℠ plan to think about. This could give you private health insurance for Germany and your home country. It has a $500,000 annual benefit limit.
| Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
Our Silver plan covers day-patient cover, including hospital stays and treatment. | Our Gold policy package includes maternity cover, and dental treatment. This plan could be ideal for you if you’re moving with your family. | Our most extensive insurance package, Platinum gives you and your family access to a broad range of treatments – often paid in full. |
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| Geographic cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide |
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| Overall annual benefit | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
$1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | Unlimited |
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| Inpatient, day-patient and accommodation costs | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Private room paid in full | Private room paid in full | Private room paid in full |
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| Cancer care | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Paid in full | Paid in full | Paid in full |
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| Mental and behavioral healthcare | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Up to $5,000 | Up to $10,000 | Paid in full |
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| Maternity care | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Not included | Routine inpatient maternity cover – paid in full up to $7,000 | Routine inpatient maternity cover – paid in full up to 14,000 |
Our essential plan covers you in your country of residence and your home country.
You can also add modules to extend this cover, including dental and wider outpatient care.
| Geographic cover | Close Care℠ |
|---|---|
Country you’re living in and home country only |
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| Overall annual benefit | Close Care℠ |
$500,000 (with $250,000 condition limit) |
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| Inpatient, day-patient and accommodation costs | Close Care℠ |
Semi-private room paid in full |
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| Cancer care | Close Care℠ |
Paid in full |
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| Mental and behavioral healthcare | Close Care℠ |
Not included |
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| Maternity care | Close Care℠ |
Not included |
How does international health insurance work?
1. Get a free quote and buy your policy
Build a quote online or give us a call at +44 (0)1475 492119
Choose a plan, customise your deductibles & cost shares, find a cost that meets your needs, and choose how you want to pay. Choose from monthly, quarterly and annual payments.
2. Manage your policy with our easy app
Manage your health and wellbeing on the go, wherever you may be.
The Cigna Wellbeing® App gives you access to Global Telehealth consultations from anywhere in the world. Use our online customer area to access your policy documents, at any time.
3. Get your treatment and make a claim
Get in touch with our customer care team to make a claim.
We’ll connect you to a medical expert within 24 hours, via global network of over 2.2 million partnerships.
Direct billing available in most cases, as we liaise directly with your treatment provider.
Healthcare in Germany
Germany runs a statutory health insurance system, known as the ‘GKV’. By making regular contributions from their income, residents can access doctors’ surgeries, treatments at hospitals in Germany, emergency services, and more. They pay a set percentage of their monthly salary, with employers usually contributing too.
However, there can be limitations around dental treatments, alternative medicine and eyecare, while some services carry a fee. EU nationals can typically access some healthcare using a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
International private health insurance in Germany can help offer extra peace of mind, covering gaps in the public system and providing faster treatment access. Non-residents will also need private insurance to get any and every care they need.
Additional benefits as part of your international health insurance cover
Telehealth consultations
We’re here to provide the support you need, anytime. Access unlimited phone or video consultations, plus counseling and coaching services.
International cover, wherever you are
Your international cover (Silver, Gold or Platinum) can help wherever you are.
Flexible plans, made for you
Your health insurance quote is tailored to meet the needs of you and your family. Adjust it to fit your budget today.
- Consultations with specialists, in-person or online
- Prescribed drugs and dressings
- Radiology and diagnostic tests
- Outpatient rehabilitation
- Cover for hearing aids
- Emergency transport to good hospitals.
- Repatriation if you experience a serious medical event
- Crisis response services following travel or security risks
- Help with compassionate travel and living costs
- Travel costs for people who accompany you
- Support from wellness coaches
- Access to preventative cancer screenings
- Emotional support from counselors
- Non-symptomatic, routine physical examinations each year
- Transport to a specialist center
- Cover for dental appointments
- Preventative, routine, and major dental treatments
- Routine eye exams
- Support with costs for glasses and lenses
Who comes to us for health insurance in Germany?
International students
Germany had almost 3 million university students, as of 2022/23. Munich, Berlin and Bonn are just a few of the country’s higher education hotspots. If you’re planning to study in Germany, check out our insurance for international students.
It could cover you for any stays in hospitals in Germany, as well as other medical care. You can receive things like mental health support too.
Mobile workers
Germany has so many world-leading industries that expats can take their pick. It’s home to some of the planet’s biggest car brands, not to mention a booming financial sector.
With private health insurance, globally mobile workers can keep themselves and their families well protected across Germany and beyond.
Retirees
Considering a retirement in Germany? You may be moving closer to family or looking to sample a continental way of life.
Whatever your ambitions, our international seniors’ insurance for over-60s could help cover you. It includes cancer treatments, pandemic protection and mental health therapy.
Healthcare ranking: 4th (2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation)
Useful drug names: Pharmacies in Germany often go by the name of apotheke. Drugs like paracetamol and aspirin don’t usually have different names.
Emergency services number (while in Germany): 112
Cigna claim number (while in Germany): +44 (0) 1475 788182
Germany’s hospitals will provide emergency treatment to anybody who needs it. But without insurance, you’ll likely have to pay yourself afterwards – which can be costly.
Germany tends to have mild winters, and summers that aren’t too hot. It receives plenty of rain throughout the year, carried in by winds from the Atlantic.
Read our full country guide to Germany
Private healthcare costs, meanwhile, are based on your personal requirements. They can cover wider medical services, such as dental treatments, too.
These are conditions you’ve experienced, or sought advice for, prior to taking out insurance with us.
Add this cover to your policy as an optional extra when you sign up, or by contacting our customer care team.
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