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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 |
Can I talk to a doctor in Ukrainian/Russian?Yes. Here |
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. |
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 fรผr 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. From June 1st, 2022, individuals who already have a residence permit according to ยง24 or a corresponding โFiktionsbescheinigungโ+ registration at the Central Register of Foreign Nationals will receive financial support from the Jobcenter. They will then be covered by statutory health insurance. You can choose your statutory health insurance yourself. At krankenkasseninfo.de It usually takes a few weeks for a health insurance card to be issued. If you have to see a doctor during this time, your health insurance company can issue you a letter confirming your membership. You can submit this letter at doctorโs office to seek treatment. You can request such a confirmation letter from your health insurance company by telephone or online. If you have a job, are studying, or starting an apprenticeship, you can also become a member of a health insurance scheme. There are also organizations in Germany that treat undocumented people anonymously. Help from these organizations is free. Your stay will not be forwarded to the social welfare office. You can search for such an organization in your area on the website gesundheit-ein-menschenrecht.de |
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 โSurvival Centerโ 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. |