Yes, employees qualify for Public Health Insurance. Since 01.01.2015 the contribution rate for the public health insurance is set at 14.6 percent of your gross salary. The contribution is paid out of your monthly gross salary, half (7.3%) paid by the employer and half (7.3%) paid by the employee. Health insurance funds can take an additional premium, which is paid only by employees. The contribution is limited at the so-called “contribution assessment ceiling” for all employees earning in excess of 4,350 EUR per month in 2017.
Articles in this section
- What is Public Health Insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung)
- What is Techniker Krankenkasse Public Health Insurance and how much it costs?
- Who is qualified for Public Health Insurance?
- What is TK Public Health Insurance coverage?
- How long does TK Health Insurance application and activation process takes?
- How long does it take to receive the Public Health Insurance certificate?
- How do I activate my TK public health insurance?
- Charge start date of TK Public Health Insurance
- What will I receive after I apply for TK Public Health Insurance with Expatrio?
- When will I receive my health insurance card after activating my insurance?