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Vaccination coverage

The statutory and private health insurance companies cover the costs of the vaccinations recommended by the German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO).

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Detailed description

Vaccinations protect against infectious diseases. The costs for vaccinations recommended by the STIKO are covered by statutory and private health insurance companies. Costs for travel vaccinations may have to be paid by the patient themselves.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have health insurance.

Documents required

  • health insurance card
  • vaccination card

Please note

The statutory and private health insurance companies cover the costs of the vaccinations recommended by the German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO).

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You make an appointment.
  • You have the vaccination done.

Processing time

No

Fees

Fees may apply. If you have any questions, please contact your health insurance company.

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

§ 20d Fifth Book of the Social Code (SGB V)

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_5/__20d.html

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Last updated: 05.02.2025