What they are and how to do them
They are tests that help detect health issues early. The German government has created a list of recommended check-ups you can do after a certain age.
You can simply book the check-ups with your general practitioner, gynecologist, and dentist. Most offer them as a separate option when you book the appointment online.
Coverage under our private health plans
Most of our plans cover more check-ups than government guidelines — no age limits and extra screenings. Ultimately, it depends on the plan you're covered with but you'll find a general overview below.
New here? See full details for each plan on our website.
Already covered? Check the coverage overview in your account. Under Preventive treatments, you'll see exactly which check-ups are covered, any age limits, and if you can keep your no-claims bonus.
General check-ups for men and women
Coverage recommended by the government
Coverage recommended by the government
18–35: one-time general health check at a general doctor
From 35:
General health check (heart, kidney, diabetes) every 3 years
One-time hepatitis B & hepatitis C screening
Full-body skin cancer screening every 2 years
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Osteoporosis screening: bone density measurement, ultrasound
Professional dental cleaning: with fluoride treatments, fissure sealing
Cardiovascular & diabetes testing:
Extended tests beyond statutory recommendations(cholesterol, kidney function, creatinine)
Resting ECG as part of a cardiovascular check
For women
Coverage recommended by the government
Coverage recommended by the government
From 20: yearly cervical cancer screening (pap smear)
Up to 25: yearly chlamydia test
From 30: yearly breast and skin check, and self-breast exam instruction
From 35: combined cervical cytology & HPV test every 3 years
50–75: mammography screening every 2 years
From 50: colon cancer screening, either every 2 years via a stool test or two colonoscopies 10 years apart
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Vaginal ultrasound for ovarian cancer
Breast ultrasound in addition to mammography
Colposcopy for detailed cervical cancer screening
Pregnancy screenings
Extensive infection screening (toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, herpes, varicella, hepatitis A & C, parvovirus)
First-trimester screening (nuchal fold ultrasound, PAPP-A, β-hCG)
Non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT)
Triple & quadruple tests (AFP, estriol, inhibin A)
For Men
Coverage recommended by the government
Coverage recommended by the government
From 45: yearly genital & prostate cancer check
50–54: yearly stool test for colon cancer or two colonoscopies 10 years apart
From 65: one-time ultrasound to detect abdominal aortic aneurysm
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
PSA blood test for prostate cancer
PCA-3 genetic test for prostate cancer risk
Prostate sonography
Children & Teenagers
Coverage recommended by the government
Coverage recommended by the government
Standard check-ups according to the statutory child screening schedule (called U1-U9, and J1-J2)
Newborn hearing test, hip ultrasound, pulse oximetry for heart defects
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Additional private health coverage (most plans)
Expanded newborn metabolic screening: PKU, MCAD, CF, etc.
Protect your no-claim-in-a-year bonus
With most plans, you get money back if you only submit bills for preventive check-ups, as long as no extra services are added to the bills. The coverage overview in your account explains if and how you can get this bonus.
If you're eligible, and you want to do a check-up:
Share the list of covered check-ups (in your account) with your doctor when booking the appointment.
Submit the bill through your account after the visit.
In rare cases where the bonus is affected because of extra services, you'll see this in the bill statement next to your bill once it's been processed. Simply reach out to our team to withdraw the bill and restore the bonus.