Your perfect start in Germany Welcome to BARMER

Your perfect start in Germany Welcome to BARMER

5 Steps for an easy start: There are a few must-haves if you are new in Germany. This information will show you step by step how to get settled in Germany, and where to go to get what you need. Step 1: First of all you need to be registered with a German health insurance company. This is necessary because you will need a valid health insurance for the enrollment at University and for the visa from the Ausländerbehörde. Our advice is to get in touch with your personal BARMER contact to make the application process as fast and as convenient as possible. Step 2: After being registered with a German health insurance you are allowed to enroll at University. It is urgent to take care about health insurance before the enrollment. Without a confirmation of membership you can t get enrolled. Our confirmation of membership is accepted at all University s all over Germany. After receiving a confirmation of enrollment you will have to send it to your health insurance. Step 3: If you aren t a EU-citizen: For your appointment with the Ausländerbehörde you need a confirmation of enrollment and a confirmation of health insurance. Step 4: Maybe you think about a side job during University? The HR office of your company will need a German social security number. It is important in order to get paid! BARMER will apply that number for you within a few days. Step 5: Last but not least, if you don t have a European bank account, it s advantageous to find a bank in Germany without fees.

Outstanding benefits: Award winner! Health is a precious commodity. Preventative healthcare and the best available treatment in the event of sickness are essential to your quality of life. That s why it s so important to us that you stay healthy. Germany has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Its hospitals and medical practices offer the highest quality of treatment available. And as a patient, it s up to you which doctor or therapist you wish to have treating you. In Germany health insurance for students is compulsory. Over 9,7 million people place their trust in BARMER. And we d like you to join them. There are a good many reasons to do so. Electronic health insurance card: The electronic BARMER health insurance card entitles you to fast and optimal treatment and healthcare within Europe. No matter if you need to see a general practitioner or dentist, or if you need to go to hospital, automatic settlement upon presentation of your card simplifies matters significantly for you. Optional insurance cover: Do you like to travel? Then you should take advantage of the optional insurance cover by our cooperation partner HUK COBURG. For a great price you can feel safe on vacation all over the world! Medical information: Do you have a health problem? The medical experts at BARMER Teledoktor will have the answer by phone, 24h every day. Free family insurance cover: At BARMER you just pay a single premium for yourself, your spouse and your family regardless of how big your family is. So this means you, your spouse and your children are fully insured. Search for a doctor using the BARMER doctor gps: Are you looking for the right medical practice? You ll find just what you need at: www.weisse-liste.arzt.barmer.de www.kvberlin.de/61arztsuche_en/

Proposal back by scan to mail! Yes, I am choosing BARMER as from I provide the following information in order to apply for membership: Your BARMER representative Personal details Last name, first name Title Gender Date of birth Address Phone number1) Mobile number1) f m Postcode Town Email address1) State pension insurance no. Health insurance no. Name at birth 2) Marital status Single/not married Married Civil partner 3) Place of birth 2) Nationality 2) Details of eligibility for membership I have been trainee/apprentice employee managing partner/manager since Gross monthly earnings in employed/work as at employer/company I am related to the employer, related to the employer by marriage etc. I have been a student since Expected date of graduation Please attach proof of enrolment! Please send your letter of acceptance from your university, if you do not have a registration certificate. The proof of matriculation must be sent after you have received it yourself. Details of previous health insurance Health insurance provider I was last insured from insured as individual covered by family insurance policy of until by Confirmation of cancellation from previous health insurance provider is enclosed will be sent later Last name, first name Date of birth Health insurance number have not been covered by statutory health insurance since Reason (e.g. privately insured, abroad): General information I know other people who might be interested in joining BARMER GEK. I have children (also applies to stepchildren, adopted or foster children; details are needed to calculate the contributions for long-term care insurance) I have a physical injury/health impairment 4) Signature Date Signature In general, joining a health insurance fund also entails joining long-term care insurance, provided you are not exempted from this. 1) Voluntary information 2) Information not required unless no pension insurance number provided 3) Same-sex partnership as defined by the law governing civil partnerships 4) This question serves only to check any claims for reimbursement and compensation against third parties (e.g. damages resulting from an accident, malpractice, occupational illness) N.B.: Submission of your personal details is required due to the provisions of 206 SGB V and 50 SGB XI (German Social Insurance Code). If information is missing, incorrect or incomplete, this may have adverse consequences ( 206 Abs. 2 and 307 SGB V, German Social Insurance Code). GS-Nummer

The BARMER service app With our BARMER service app you can use many online-services. Upload your work-disability-certificate, check your balance of bonuspoints, and many other things are more comfortable now. The app is available for Android and ios. And it s free of charge. Download now and test it: www.barmer.de/service-app

Your BARMER representative Personal customer service: Your benefits: When you first arrive in Germany and your German isn t that good yet, it s helpful to have someone you can talk with in English. Especially when it comes to discussing important topics like your health! Your BARMER representative will be able to communicate with you in English too! Whether you re at home or in the office, simply call our English-language hotline on 0800 333 00 60*. Your BARMER representative will personally deal with your questions as quickly as possible. Let s stay connected : www.barmer.de/en * On weekdays from 8:01 PM to 6:59 AM, weekends and national public holidays, our telephone hotline is operated by our partner Sanvartis. The company s team is specially trained in matters surrounding social insurance. We have specifically chosen them to ensure that you receive the best service possible outside of our business hours. The protection of your data is of course ensured. Winner of numerous awards!