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How do medical bills work with private health insurance?
How do medical bills work with private health insurance?

Your coverage explained: all about your medical bills.

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Written by Christina
Updated over a month ago

How to use your coverage

  1. No waiting periods

  2. Pay the bill out of pocket to avoid reminder fees

    • Hospital treatments can be settled directly. Simply ask the hospital to charge the provider directly.

    • If you expect a bill of more than €2000, send the name and address of the doctor to our team. We'll check if the bill can be settled directly.

  3. Upload your medical bills in your Feather account

    • Open your private health policy, and submit pictures of all pages of your bill.

    • You're reimbursed within 2-4 weeks, or through the bonus system.

    • If you have been waiting for longer, please let our team know. We'll follow up with the provider until you get the coverage you deserve.


Make the most of your coverage

  • Use cost plans

    You can submit a cost plan before undergoing expensive treatment. This is a document issued by your doctor with the expected cost of treatment.
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    Simply submit it through your account like any other medical bill and choose "cost plan" as the claim type. It is processed within 3-4 weeks. You'll then find the reply right under the document you've submitted. If further information is needed, you'll automatically hear back.

  • Get a referral before visiting a specialist

    You may only get up to 75% reimbursed otherwise. Here is why: Many German GPs have multiple qualifications and can treat you at a less expensive cost. If you visit the specialist right away, it is likely more expensive than necessary.

  • Know what isn't covered

    Even if prescribed by your doctor, you will not be reimbursed for:

    Vitamins and supplements

    Hair growth products

    Contraceptives (unless you have endometriosis)

    Skincare, shampoos, etc

    Cosmetic procedures

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