How much does AOK cost per month?
How much does AOK cost per month?
Students have to contribute 86,63 Euro per month to health insurance with AOK Hessen as of January 2021. In addition, you pay a statutory contribution for care insurance of 22,94 Euro per month. Insured students from 23 years of age and upwards without children pay 24,82 Euro.
What is covered by AOK insurance?
AOK is a provider of statutory health insurance. They pay out for treatment by doctors and dentists, drugs, therapy (e.g. massages, physiotherapy, etc.) and assistive equipment (e.g. walking aids), and hospital treatment.
Is AOK public or private insurance?
NON-gOverNmeNTAl ANd NOT-fOr-prOfiT. The SHI system is provided by about 120 (as of June 2012) independent public health insurance providers competing with each other, including eleven regional AOK funds. AOK is the largest German SHI fund, covering about 24 million people or 30 percent of the total population.
Does AOK cover glasses?
To make sure that students can be fully supported during their studies, AOK decides to cover the costs for medically necessary tools, which also includes eyeglasses and contact lenses. You just need a prescription from your doctor, with which you can contact one of AOK´s partners directly.
Is private healthcare better than public?
Public health insurance is surely more affordable than its private counterpart, as it often requires no co-pays or deductibles, and has lower administrative costs than private health insurance. Furthermore, even if a therapy is deemed necessary, it may not be reimbursed by public health insurance.
Are glasses free in Germany?
It does not pay for the frame. Some opticians will give you the frame for free, like Fielmann and its Nulltarif collection. When you buy glasses, the optician charges your health insurance directly. You don’t need to ask for a reimbursement1.
Is dental care free in Germany?
German dental care is among the most high-priced in Europe. While public healthcare pays for the majority of regular dental care, an increasing number of dental treatments have been excluded from reimbursement by public healthcare plans. What is commonly included in public insurance is: Two annual check-ups.
What happens if I get a health card from AOK?
As an AOK member, you will get a health card which you just have to present when you need medical treatment. AOK will then deal with the bill from the doctor or dentist, hospital or pharmacy. The maximum you will pay is a small additional fee for certain services. What happens if I have a job alongside my studies?
What kind of health insurance does AOK have?
AOK is a provider of statutory health insurance. They pay out for treatment by doctors and dentists, drugs, therapy (e.g. massages, physiotherapy, etc.) and assistive equipment (e.g. walking aids), and hospital treatment. Some of these services incur an additional charge.
Do you have to pay extra for AOK services?
Some of these services incur an additional charge. This applies to everyone, no matter what health insurance provider they are with. AOK also strives to prevent illnesses from happening in the first place and, if they do happen, to detect them as early as possible and to treat them appropriately.
What do you need to know about ICC aokpass?
ICC AOKpass provides you with a digitally authenticated, secure and portable copy of your medical records, approved by a medical professional and accessible only by you. We believe that everyone should be able to indicate compliance with health requirements without compromising their right to strict health data privacy.
