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What is expat health insurance? How can I sign up?

Expat Health

When we talk about "expat health insurance," here's what we mean.

What is expat health insurance?

How much does expat health insurance cost?

Yes! Here's everything you need to know to add your dependents to your expat health insurance policy.

Can I add dependents to my expat health insurance plan?

Is expat health insurance the cheapest health insurance for students?

What is the difference between expat health and private health insurance?

Here we breakdown the differences between these two insurance types.

What is the difference between expat health and travel health insurances?

Payments and billing for expat health

General info

Am I eligible for expat health insurance?

Am I eligible for expat health insurance if I am self-employed or a freelancer?

Should I choose the Basic or Premium policy?

Can I switch between basic and premium expat policies?

Upgrading from expat to public or private health insurance

Why switch from Expat to Public or Private health insurance through Feather?

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Everything from eligibility to the difference between expat insurance and private insurance

Finding the right plan

Here we will provide you with a basic and digestible overview of what is covered under the expat health insurance policy.

What is and isn't covered under my expat health insurance policy?

Does expat health insurance cover chronic illnesses?

What is considered a pre-existing condition?

Are dental treatments covered by expat health insurance?

Gynaecological coverage on expat health insurance

Find out what pregnancy care is covered by expat health insurance.

What is the pregnancy coverage on expat health insurance?

Is emergency hospitalization covered by expat health insurance?

Does expat health insurance cover the costs of transport by ambulance?

Are pandemics (such as covid) covered under the expat health insurance plan?

What is a routine check up under expat health?

Details about what is and isn't covered on expat health insurance

What's covered?

Does expat insurance meet the § 257 Abs. 2a SGB V requirement for visas?

Yes! You’re covered. If you want to know more, we explain it here.

Does expat health insurance fulfill the requirements for a Schengen visa?

What is the opportunity card (Chancenkarte) visa and which health insurance should I choose?

Insurance confirmation (M10) and exemption process for students with expat health insurance

What type of health insurance do I need for my blue card visa appointment?

Visas and legal requirements

Everything you need to know about expat health insurance claims

File a claim easily in your Feather account—no phone calls or emails necessary!

How do I file an expat health insurance claim?

How to claim for hospital visits under expat health

What to do when unsure if expat health insurance would cover a certain treatment?

Pre-approval option for expat health insurance claims process

What's a copay? And when do you need to pay it?

Why do I have a €25 copay for my claim?

Why have I only received a partial reimbursement for my expat health insurance claim?

Can I submit claims after canceling my expat health policy?

Let's break down the most common reasons why your claim processing time is delayed

Why is my expat health claim taking longer than usual to process?

Here we will go through why we request additional information, and what information is required to submit.

There is missing information from my expat health claim - what do I need to submit?

Did you forget to add a document to your claim? No worries! We'll walk you through what to do in our article below.

Can I add documents to an existing expat health claim?

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Everything you need to know about expat health claims

Claims

What is the expat health insurance cancellation policy?

Legally, you'll need another health insurance policy if you'll continue residing in Germany. Learn more.

How do I cancel my expat health insurance?

Let's detail the valid reasons for canceling, as well as how to how to complete frequently asked policy adjustments requests

What are valid reasons for canceling my expat insurance policy?

How to change the start date of my expat health insurance

Cancellations

Let's get into the nitty gritty of what a waiting period is and whether it applies to you.

What is a "waiting period" on expat health insurance?

How does payment and billing work for expat health insurance?

Do I need a health insurance card for expat health insurance?

When will I get my documents after signing up for expat health insurance?

How does the video doctor service on expat health work?

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