Insurance

Pflichtversicherung

Mandatory insurance

Insurance that is required by law. Health insurance (Krankenversicherung) is the primary Pflichtversicherung in Germany. For students under 30 enrolled at a German university, enrollment in statutory health insurance (GKV) is mandatory unless officially exempted.

Category Insurance
Type Insurance

What it means in plain English

Mandatory insurance — Insurance that is required by law. Health insurance (Krankenversicherung) is the primary Pflichtversicherung in Germany. For students under 30 enrolled at a German university, enrollment in statutory health insurance (GKV) is mandatory unless officially exempted.

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