Vorsorgeuntersuchung — Free Preventive Health Screenings

What is Vorsorgeuntersuchung?

Vorsorgeuntersuchung are free preventive health screenings funded by statutory health insurance. They serve to detect diseases at an early stage.

Screenings for Adults

Check-up 35 (Gesundheits-Check-up)

For whom: 35+ years
How often: Every 3 years (18-34: once)

What it includes:
- Medical history
- Physical examination
- Blood pressure measurement
- Blood tests (cholesterol, blood sugar)
- Urine test
- Medical consultation

Screenings for Women

Screenings for Men

Colonoscopy (Colorectal Cancer)

• Women: From age 55
• Men: From age 50
• Every 10 years (or stool test every 2 years)

Skin Cancer Screening (Hautkrebs-Screening)

• From age 35 every 2 years
• Dermatologist examines entire body
• Detection of melanoma and other cancers

Vaccinations (Impfungen)

Funded vaccinations for adults:
- Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (every 10 years)
- Influenza (annually, especially 60+)
- COVID-19
- Pneumococcal (60+)
- Shingles (60+)

How to Schedule a Screening?

1. Call your primary care physician (Hausarzt)
2. Say: "Ich möchte einen Vorsorge-Termin"
3. Bring your insurance card (Versichertenkarte)

Is It Really Free?

YES — under statutory health insurance (GKV):
- No copayments
- No referral needed (for most screenings)
- Results immediately or within a few days

Worth Knowing

• Screenings are voluntary
• Results are confidential
• You can decline individual tests
• Some insurance companies offer bonuses for regular screenings

Editorial hamboorg.city · As of: April 2026 · Carefully prepared, regularly updated. Content is informational and does not replace legal advice.