Preventive health screening
Germany has one of the world’s most advanced screening programs for common diseases – the charges for basic, statutory screening are covered by all health insurance providers as standard, whether public or private. That includes:
- Full body check-up – every 3 to 10 years for over 35s, depending on personal risk level
- Breast cancer screening – every year for women aged 30 and over
- Skin cancer screening – every 2 years for men over 30 and women over 35
- Glaucoma test – every 3 years for over 40s
Benefits of private health insurance (PKV)
All public and private health insurance policies cover the cost of certain types of screening at minimum intervals – they are required to do so by law.
However, private health insurance often goes further. For example, at ottonova we have removed the age restrictions for statutory health screening and exclude screening costs from your annual deductible.
Private insurance medical examinations
Before you can register with a private health insurance (PKV) provider in Germany, you have to undergo a medical examination. The purpose is to assess your level of risk; ultimately, all insurance providers have a duty to protect their collective of policyholders. People with high-risk or complex conditions will likely have to use the public insurance system or pay a surcharge.
This examination usually includes:
- Taking a complete medical history, including details about your family
- Measuring your blood pressure
- Performing a series of tests on a blood sample (also called a hemogram)
What makes ottonova special?
As Germany’sfirst fully digital private health insurance provider, ottonova does everything possible to give you control over your healthcare.
By teaming up with Medicals Direct, we have made it possible for you to undergo a medical examination at a time and place that suits you – with an English-speaking healthcare professional. The results will be sent to ottonova so we can determine whether we are able to insure you. After you closed the contract with ottonovathe results will also be sent to you.
FAQ
The process to get your finalized contract typically takes from an hour to 14 days. It depends on the individual case. You first have to submit an application for a tariff (including answers regarding your health status). After we checked your application you will receive your final contract.
If you have questions, feel free to book a non-binding consultation. Our sales team is happy to assist you during that process.
Under the private health insurance system, every family member needs their own individual policy, and the cost (premium) is calculated based on each person's health and age when they enroll. Because of this, children's premiums are typically quite affordable. To insure your children in private health insurance can have a lot of advantages. Read more in our article about private health insurance for families!
Of course! Through our ottonova Concierge Service we can book appointments for you. You just easily write us a message with your requirements, and we will find the best option for you.
Interested in private health insurance?
Our English-speaking insurance experts offer you a free consultation.
