Glossary — 220 German official terms explained

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Krankengeld (sick pay)

Benefit from the health insurance fund for prolonged illness — from the 7th week (after continued wage payment), approximately 70% of gross salary.

After 6 weeks of continued wage payment, I receive sickness benefit from the health insurance fund.

Health

Krankenkasse (health insurance fund)

Provider of statutory health insurance (e.g., AOK, TK, Barmer). Reimburses doctor visits, medications, hospital stays.

I switched my health insurance fund because TK offers better additional benefits.

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Krankenversicherung (health insurance)

Compulsory health insurance in Germany — statutory (GKV) or private (PKV). Without health insurance, you are not insured.

In Germany, health insurance is mandatory — everyone must be insured.

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📚 Glossary — 220 German official terms explained