Glossary — 220 German official terms explained

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Zusatzbeitrag (additional contribution)

Individual contribution rate of health insurance in addition to the standard rate of 14.6% — varies by insurance company.

TK charges an additional contribution of 1.2% — in total I pay 15.8% health insurance contribution.

Health

Zuzahlung (copayment)

Patient's share for medications, hospital stay, or medical aids — €5–10 per prescription, max. 2% of annual income.

I had to pay €5 as a copayment for the prescribed medication.

Health

📚 Glossary — 220 German official terms explained