Healthcare in Germany

Public and private health system and health insurance in Germany. Find information about the healthcare in Germany.
The German healthcare system

The German healthcare system is neither homogenous nor static. On the contrary, it has various actors (i.e., medical and ...

Health care November 15, 2022
Elderly care in Germany

Germany may not have the sunshine and beaches of the Mediterranean or Southeast Asia, but it is among Europe's most popular ...

Health care November 15, 2022
Emergency in Germany

One of the biggest worries expats have to deal with when arriving in a new country is what to do in case of an emergency ...

Health care November 15, 2022
Citizens Relief Act

There's been a lovely new German word since January 2010: das Bürgerentlastungsgesetz! I´ve translated it as the ...

Health care March 22, 2010
Health insurance update

Since my last blog, the noose has tightened even further as far as freelance/self-employed expats in Germany goes.The health ...

Health care March 18, 2010
legality of your health insurance?

Hi everyone!I´ve just discovered this site but am not 100% PC-literate (know the word "blog" but am still trying to suss it ...

Health care January 20, 2010

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Why Germany is a great place for international students
Why Germany is a great place for international students

Has Germany become the new hot spot for international students? The country is gaining in popularity among ...

New law in Germany facilitates cancellation of contracts to make life easier for expats
New law in Germany facilitates cancellation of contracts to make life easier for expats

Germany's approach to contracts is known for being un-customer-friendly. It usually takes consumers three ...

Labour shortage: What are the opportunities in Germany for expats?
Labour shortage: What are the opportunities in Germany for expats?

Germany is facing labour shortages and is looking for greater immigration to avoid economic crisis, according to ...

Mortgage in Germany: Four steps that expats need to know
Mortgage in Germany: Four steps that expats need to know

Buying a property is one of the most exciting life decisions for most people. And that excitement is multiplied ...

Ju in Stuttgart:
Ju in Stuttgart: "Here, you can learn and experiment a lot"

French expat, Ju traveled around Europe before moving to Germany in 2008. He settled in Stuttgart where he works ...

Jay in Karlsruhe:
Jay in Karlsruhe: "this is a small city and it is indeed charming"

Jay is originally from Richmond, Virginia. After living and working in three other countries, he has finally ...

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