Dental, prescriptions and what's not fully covered
What public insurance (GKV) covers vs what you top up — dental, prescription charges, and optional Zusatzversicherung.
What public insurance (GKV) covers vs what you top up — dental, prescription charges, and optional Zusatzversicherung.
Key points to understand
Prescription co-payments (Zuzahlung)
Prescription co-payments (Zuzahlung). In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Dental: covered basics vs private top-ups
Dental: covered basics vs private top-ups. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Supplementary insurance (Zusatzversicherung)
Supplementary insurance (Zusatzversicherung). In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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