PKV Knowledge Base

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

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Civil Servants
Heilfürsorge vs Beihilfe: Police, Soldiers and the Insurance Twist

Police, soldiers and firefighters often get free Heilfürsorge instead of Beihilfe — until retirement flips them to 70% Beihilfe. The Anwartschaft move that matters.

Civil Servants
Beihilfe Is Not Beihilfe: How the Rules Differ by Bundesland

Beihilfe rates, deductibles and benefits differ between the Bund and the 16 Länder. The key differences and how they shape your conform PKV tariff.

Civil Servants
DBV vs Bayerische Beamtenkrankenkasse: Civil-Servant PKV Compared

DBV and BBKK specialise in Beihilfe-conform PKV for civil servants. How the two public-sector insurers compare on tariffs, service and regional fit.

Civil Servants
PKV for Civil-Servant Candidates: Anwärter and Referendare

How Beihilfe and special candidate tariffs work for trainee civil servants (Anwärter, Referendare), and what to check when starting out.

Civil Servants
PKV for Civil Servants & Beihilfe: The Complete Guide

How PKV works for German civil servants (Beamte) with Beihilfe. Learn what Beihilfe covers, how to choose a top-up PKV tariff, and how expat civil servants navigate the system.