German health insurance is built upon two pillars. In 2020, around 73 million people were covered by statutory health insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV), with 9 million policyholders choosing private health insurance (Private Krankenversicherung, PKV). The prerequisites for enrolling in German health insurance and the scope of benefits varied between the public and private sectors.
Germany's statutory health insurance
Employees' obligatory insurance maximum is presently €69,300 based on their gross annual wage. For employees earning less than this amount, the statutory German healthcare system is required.