PKV Knowledge Base

Expert guides on German private health insurance for English-speaking expats, freelancers, and professionals.

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Articles
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Topics
2026
Updated
Expats
PKV, the Blue Card and German Visas: An Expat Guide

How PKV fits with German visas and the EU Blue Card, the residence-permit cover requirements, and what skilled-worker expats should check.

Costs
How Your Entry Age Shapes Your PKV Premium

Why your entry age permanently shapes your PKV premium, how the ageing reserve rewards joining young, and what entry at 30, 40 or 50 means.

Digital Health
Telemedicine and Video Consultations Under PKV

How PKV covers telemedicine and video consultations, the insurer apps available, and when virtual care is most useful.

Coverage
Second Medical Opinion Services Under PKV

How PKV supports second medical opinions, when to seek one, and how insurer services help you avoid unnecessary treatment.

Coverage
Rehabilitation and Kur Treatment Under PKV

How PKV handles rehabilitation and Kur treatment, why it differs from GKV, and the tariff clauses to check before you need it.

Providers
Hallesche vs Inter: PKV Provider Comparison

Hallesche's award-winning tariffs versus Inter's health-focused, trade-friendly cover — a practical head-to-head to choose your PKV.

Eligibility
PKV and Unemployment: What Happens to Your Cover

What happens to your PKV if you become unemployed, the ALG I vs ALG II rules, and how to keep premiums manageable.

Family
PKV During Parental Leave (Elternzeit): What Changes

What happens to your PKV premium and employer subsidy during parental leave (Elternzeit), and the options to manage cost.

PKV Guide
How to Submit PKV Claims and Get Reimbursed Quickly

A practical guide to submitting PKV claims: how reimbursement works, what documents you need, insurer apps, and common mistakes to avoid.

Eligibility
PKV for Doctors and Medical Professionals in Germany

Why doctors and medical professionals favour PKV, the special profession tariffs available, and what to look for when choosing cover.

Coverage
Vaccinations and Preventive Care Under PKV

How PKV covers vaccinations, screenings and check-ups (Vorsorge), why prevention is often exempt from the deductible, and what to use.

Providers
ARAG vs Universa: PKV Provider Comparison

ARAG's modern, flexible health tariffs versus Universa's mutual stability and value focus — a practical head-to-head to choose your PKV.