When working in Germany, need work insurance?

Member since 03 February 2014

creativecroutonMember03 February 2014 19:21:49

I am an Australian with a 1 year Working holiday Visa, with a year of Travel insurance, now I have found a job -Do you need additional work German health insurance?

stumpy Laos Expert

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stumpyLaos Expert04 February 2014 03:58:17

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Be careful with the travel insurance as this may well change now that you are employed. I would read the fine print on the policy. Some of them will not cover you for bike or car accidents after a certain period, and quite often not at all.
Would pay to look around for an alternative health cover for you.

Primadonna Jordan Expert

Member since 03 August 2012

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PrimadonnaJordan Expert04 February 2014 07:17:15

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Ask your employer. They can give you the right information.

hyde2008 New member

Member since 30 October 2008

hyde2008New member10 February 2014 05:20:38

If you have a working visa for a year, you're OK for that year. But if you want to stay/work longer, you'll need proof of health insurance for the term of your visa (Aufenthaltstitel) -- which may or may not be provided by your employer. Travel insurance is not the best thing. Usually you need a policy from a German insurance company, even if not working. I had a one-year policy from Merkur when I was in Berlin.