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Where can I go to get emergency health care and how much it costs? Do I need certain documents?All people who are covered by temporary protection are entitled to receive public medical health care in the relevant federal state.
More information at Infomigrants The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has collected comprehensive information on how and where Ukrainians living abroad can receive free medical care: from consultations and examinations to inpatient treatment. See more here Organization |
Can I talk to a doctor in Ukrainian/Russian?Yes. Here Doctolib |
Where can I go to fill my subscriptions or treat long-term conditions and how much it costs?You will need to show a prescription. It is preferable to get a prescription from a local doctor, as those are covered by local health insurance institutions. If required, you would normally only have to pay a small fee. Prescriptions that are covered by insurance are always red. More information at Germany4Ukraine Basically, every person residing in Germany has a family doctor. If you have health problems, you can go directly to your family doctor. For this, however, you must make an appointment in advance at your family doctor's office. An arrangement for an appointment is not necessary if it is an emergency case. In this case, you can go directly to your family doctor's office. If you do not have a family doctor yet, you should look for one. You can search for a family doctor on the Internet. In the search box, type in the name of your city and the word „Hausarzt” ("family doctor"). If you need to see a specialist, your family doctor will give you a referral slip. You can then use this referral letter to make an appointment with the specialist. The main requirement of medical institutions to come to a visit with an interpreter - without one, they refuse to consult. Doctors argue that communication through an online translator takes a lot of time, and the translation of medical terms can be incorrect, which can harm the patient. Medicines for children under 12 years of age are paid for by the state, but for adults there are restrictions. The cost should not exceed 10 euros per drug. It is also possible to rent medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, etc., for 10 euros per day. |
I am pregnant, where can I get gynecology care?Pregnant women who have just arrived from Ukraine and do not have health insurance can get a gynaecological examination, or antenatal check-up at the sexual health and family planning centres (Zentren für sexuelle Gesundheit und Familienplanung). You will need to make an appointment by telephone. There are centres at five locations: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf The Balance Family Planning Centre |
Can I get vaccinated against Covid? Do I need certain documents?Yes, it is covered by public health insurance. You normally don't need any documents other than your health insurance card. |
Can I benefit from public health care?Yes, you are covered by public health insurance. You normally don't need any documents other than your health insurance card. |
Do I need to register in order to obtain health coverage and if yes how?Yes, unless it is an emergency. To get access to healthcare, you should contact the social welfare office (Sozialamt) in your current district. You can apply for an electronic health card and receive temporary confirmation, which will enable you to receive medical treatment. Simplified procedure in certain federal states (Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Schleswig-Holstein und Thüringen): people are entitled to the receipt of an electronic health card (elektronische Gesundheitskarte, eGK) with a special status notice issued by the relevant local authority upon registration. For other federal states: local municipalities (local social service office, Sozialamt) with which the people have registered issue a medical certificate, which can be issued for a certain amount of time depending on the local communes. This certificate entitles the people to visit a doctor or hospital. More information in the 'Medical care' section at Handbook Germany Please note that health insurance is mandatory in all EU countries. |
What does public healthcare cover?The most important healthcare benefits covered by statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) include:
More information available at A Guide to German Health Care System |
Where can I go to get mental health support and how much it costs? Do I need certain documents?In general, you need a diagnosis by a doctor indicating the need for therapy. In Berlin, the “Survival Center” currently offers free consultation hours for refugees from Ukraine. You can contact them at 030-303906512 on Mondays between 1.30 and 3.00 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday from 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. They speak German and English. The National Psychological Association of Ukraine, with the support of the UN, the EU launched a free support line. Anyone affected by the hostilities can call the line. All the psychologists have undergone special training, provide counseling according to international standards and adhere to ethical standards. Call +49 800 000 26 00, which is available daily from 10:00 to 20:00. All calls are free of charge. The hotline administrator will accept your request, determine a convenient format and time, and direct you to a free psychologist. You will be offered audio or video sessions lasting up to 50 minutes. Psychological help of the all-Ukrainian program "How are you?" available by phone +49 800 000 26 00. Resources Free psychological help |