Insurance
Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV)
Statutory health insurance
The public/statutory health insurance system in Germany. Students under 30 can enroll in GKV at a reduced student rate (approx. €110/month). Major providers include TK, AOK, Barmer, and DAK. Required for university enrollment.
What it means in plain English
Statutory health insurance — The public/statutory health insurance system in Germany. Students under 30 can enroll in GKV at a reduced student rate (approx. €110/month). Major providers include TK, AOK, Barmer, and DAK. Required for university enrollment.