Signing up for Private health insurance (PKV) with Feather gives you a fully online application in English, up to €195 reimbursed for a required medical checkup — even if you aren't accepted — and help canceling your Public health insurance (GKV) when you switch. Your policy is then managed entirely digitally, from plan changes to adding family members to the documents you need for unemployment benefits or parental allowance. An English-speaking support team helps with situations such as unemployment, pregnancy, and traveling abroad, and we advocate on your behalf when a medical bill has been paid incorrectly. Profits go back to policyholders or into improving coverage rather than to shareholders.
What are the benefits of getting Private health insurance with Feather?
Signing up for Private health insurance (PKV) with Feather gives you the following:
an application that is fully online and in English, with no paperwork by post
up to €195 reimbursed for a medical checkup if one is required for acceptance, even if your application isn't accepted
a policy you manage entirely digitally, including plan changes and adding family members
a support team that works entirely in English and helps with situations such as unemployment, pregnancy, and traveling abroad
our advocacy on your behalf when a medical bill has been paid incorrectly
profits returned to policyholders or reinvested in improving coverage rather than paid out to shareholders
What support do I get with Private health insurance from Feather?
Private health insurance (PKV) policyholders have a dedicated support team that works entirely in English and helps with situations such as unemployment, pregnancy, and traveling abroad. We also advocate on your behalf when a medical bill has been paid incorrectly, and you can open a dispute over a claim reimbursement with us. You can contact our support team for more assistance or additional resources.
When is Private health insurance a good choice in Germany?
Private health insurance (PKV) is a good choice when you meet the eligibility conditions and want more control, flexibility, and service than Public health insurance (GKV) offers. Private health insurance suits you if:
your income is above the threshold that lets you leave Public health insurance
you're in good health, without pre-existing conditions that would limit acceptance
you want more personalized coverage options and faster access to specialists than Public health insurance typically provides
If you haven't had continuous comprehensive coverage for the past 12 months, medical and dental checkups may be required before you're accepted.