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.
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.