Health and insurance

Health and insurance

Here you will find a variety of articles on health and insurance topics: You will find information on social insurance as well as medical assistance and care in Hamburg.

Medical assistance in emergencies

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Medical emergencies

An overview of all emergency numbers

Need an ambulance or the police? Have you lost your passport? We've gathered the hotlines you may need in case of emergency.​​​​​​​

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Counseling Services

Help with psychological stress

If you need immediate or long-term counseling, support or therapy, you can find contacts in Hamburg or nationwide hotlines here.

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Medical care

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Medical care

What to do in case of illness?

If you need medical help in case of illness, there are various options open to you. Read this article to find out when you should visit a doctor's surgery or go to hospital and how you can get the medication you need.

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Medical care

Preventive medical checkups for children

Medical screenings for children are voluntary but necessary. Learn the most important things in this article.

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Covid-19

Transfer of a Foreign Vaccination Certificate

How to convert your proof of vaccination into a European vaccination certificate.

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Social Security Insurance

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Social security insurance

General information

The German social system includes health, long-term care, pension, unemployment and accident insurance.

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Social Security Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany

In order to enrol at a German university or to obtain a residence permit, people must have adequate health insurance coverage.

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Social security insurance

Pension insurance in Germany

Find out if and when you are entitled to receive pension payments.

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Social security insurance

Statutory accident Insurance

The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs provides you with an overview of the most important aspects of accident insurance. This insures you, for example, in the event of an accident at work.

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