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Find out the most important information about the German healthcare system and which insurance options  suit you best

MAWISTA

A member of the global Allianz Group
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Who we are

MAWISTA is a market leader in Germany with individually developed health insurances for stays abroad for academics and expats.

Private versus statutory health insurance

The German health care system

Germany provides a good level of universal healthcare and is one of the safest countries in the world. In the event of an emergency, help will arrive within a few minutes. To ensure that everyone in Germany can benefit from good basic medical care and protection against high medical bills, all persons living in Germany must take out health insurance.

The German healthcare system is split into two parts: The statutory health insurance (provided by the state) and the private health insurance (provided by privately owned insurers). The main difference is the level of cover provided and the amount of premium you will pay.

During the first three months of your course, you can switch from statutory to private health insurance. After this point, your decision will be binding for the complete duration of your studies.

Cost reimbursement types and procedure

Private health insurance: The doctor sends you the invoice for the treatment costs which you submit to your insurer for reimbursement. The corresponding amount will be transferred to you. As the insured person, you make the transfer of the invoice amount from your bank account.

 

Statutory health insurance: Statutory health insurance companies settle the incurred, reimbursable treatment costs directly to the doctor or hospital. A transfer of the costs from your account is not required, in contrast to private health insurance.

Persons who cannot obtain insurance

Private health insurance: The age limit for the MAWISTA Student tariff is 40 years.

 

Statutory health insurance: Students who are over 30 years of age cannot obtain statutory insurance.

Limitations on insurance cover

Private health insurance: The costs of treatment for pre-existing conditions will not be reimbursed.

 

Statutory health insurance: The costs of treatment for pre-existing conditions can be reimbursed.

Taking out health insurance

Private health insurance: If you wish to take out private health insurance, you must apply for exemption from statutory health insurance. For enrollment at ESMT, both the insurance certificate and the exemption from the statutory health insurance must be submitted.

Statutory health insurance: If you wish to take out statutory health insurance, you will receive a certificate from your statutory health insurance company which you present when enrolling at ESMT.

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MAWISTA Student

from €25 per month

MAWISTA STUDENT

1st tariff option

Private travel health insurance for stays abroad in Germany.

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MAWISTA Student is a private travel health insurance. It is characterized by an attractive price-performance ratio, a free choice of doctor and hospital, and the option of flexible contract termination at the end of each month. It covers the costs of medically necessary treatments in the event of an unexpected illness or accident. 

Claims will be processed within 14 days. In the event of an emergency operation, our emergency call center is available 24/7 for MAWISTA Student customers to organize immediate coverage.

You can purchase MAWISTA Student before or during your educational stay. The health insurance is valid for Germany as well as for temporary visits (like for vacation) in the states of the EU, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the United Kingdom and Iceland.

MAWISTA Student

Tariff at a glance

Insurance period

1–60 months
(5 years)

Age limit

Insurable
under 40

Conclusion of contract

In home country or upon arrival abroad

Payment method

Monthly via direct debit or credit card

Cancellation

Daily at month’s end by email

Excess

Maximum 250 euros per calendar year

Insured region

Within EU or worldwide

Extension

Can be applied for at any time prior to the expiry of the policy

Proof of insurance

Recognised by official authorities

Tariff guide

Comparison of tariffs
MAWISTA Student Classic
MAWISTA Student Classic
MAWISTA Student Classic Plus
MAWISTA Student Classic Plus
MAWISTA Student Comfort
MAWISTA Student Comfort

24/7 medical assistance/emergency call centre

Outpatient treatment by a physician

Inpatient hospital treatment

Transport costs to nearest suitable hospital

Medically prescribed medicines and dressings

Repatriation costs up to €25,000 in the event of death

We recommend an insurance card

Waiting period for pregnancy treatment (in months)

3

3

0

Waiting period for childbirth (in months)

8

8

0

Remedy treatments (e.g. massage) per insurance year

6

8

8

Accident-related medical aids (not including vision aids) per insurance year

€250

€250

€1,000

Dental treatment to stop pain, repairs of dental prostheses and temporary solutions per insurance year

€500

€500

€1,000

Accident insurance for disability

€140,000

€140,000

Liability insurance for recovery measures

€5,000

€5,000

Liability insurance for damage to rental property

€250,000

€250,000

Liability insurance for personal injury and property damage

€1,000,000

€1,000,000

Loss of house key (excess €100)

€2,000

Dental prosthesis up to 60% of the costs per insurance year

(8 month waiting period)

€1,000

Vaccinations as recommended by STIKO (Standing Vaccination Committee)

€250

Accident-related vision aids per insurance year
(3 month waiting period)

€100

Insurance cover in the home country

Up to 6 weeks

Maximum reimbursement based on GOÄ/GOZ
(for international visitors to Germany)

1.8

2.3

3.5

Excess (max. €250 per calendar year)

20%

15%

10%

Policy wording

Monthly premiums

Premiums for 1 to 60 months

0 to 4 years

€49

€66

€117

5 to 17 years

€35

€47

€83

18 to 29 years

€25

€34

€60

30 to 40 years

€38

€50

€89

Public health insurance

2nd tariff option

Statutory health insurance for stays abroad in Germany

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If you decide to take out a statutory health insurance, we recommend AOK or BARMER. Both are among the largest public health insurances in Germany.  

They offer international students (Bachelor, Master, PhD) under 30 years of age optimal protection against incalculably high medical costs in case of an unexpected illness or accident. Statutory health insurances are characterized by bonus programs and apps, include preventive medical checkups and offer direct billing with the treating doctor or hospital without you having to pay in advance. Statutory health insurance is particularly suitable for people whose educational institution requires statutory health insurance, who have a pre-existing condition, or who work for social security, which means earning more than €450 per month.  

You can acquire a statutory health insurance before or during your stay. It is valid for your destination country and for temporary visits, e.g. vacations EU wide outside Germany. After the conclusion of the tariff, you will receive an insurance card from your chosen insurer, which will be used for authentication at the doctor’s office, for billing and for storing your health data.

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MAWISTA GKV

from €121.16 per month

Overview of services

AOK vs. BARMER
Keyvisual gesetzliche Krankenversicherung
AOK
BG Circle
BARMER
Monthly premiums

Students (incl. long-term care insurance)

from 105.81 €

from 111.07 €

Customer service & services available

Focus: Familiar, personal and digital

Focus: Innovative and digital

Differ by region

Standard troughout Germany

Health apps

3

7

Languages

German

English

French

Spanish

Romanian

Russian

Turkish

Polish

Chinese

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

What to do if you get ill or injured

In Germany, you should only go to a hospital’s emergency department if you need urgent medical care in an emergency. If you have an illness or injury that is not classed as an emergency, the normal course of action is to go to see a doctor in a doctor’s surgery. You are free to choose which doctors and hospitals you go to. This also includes specialists such as dentists, gynaecologists or dermatologists.

Before visiting a doctor, you should arrange an appointment. We recommend that you call your doctor’s surgery and explain your symptoms. The surgery will then arrange an appointment to examine you further and you can avoid a long wait. Many doctor’s surgeries also allow patients to book appointments online. If necessary, check whether the doctors at the surgery can provide advice in English as well as German.

Your doctor will give you a prescription for medicines. You hand this in at a pharmacy of your choice in order to receive the corresponding medication. Sometimes there is an additional fee for the medication. People with private insurance pay for the medication themselves first and then submit the bill to the insurer for reimbursement.

Immediate cost coverage

If you decide for a private travel health insurance like MAWISTA Student, an immediate coverage of the costs by the insurer can be essential. E.g. in case of an inpatient or extensive outpatient treatment.

For the organization, the MAWISTA emergency number is available 24/7.

089 6 24 24 – 4 96

MAWISTA Kundenservice

Contact

Our customer service team will be happy to answer your insurance questions 

Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 05:00 PM


Friday
9:00 AM – 04:00 PM

You can find us here

Office Stuttgart

Esslinger Str. 83
73207 Plochingen
Deutschland

Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 05:00 PM


Friday
9:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Office Berlin

Scharnhorststr. 26
10115 Berlin
Deutschland

Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 05:00 PM


Friday
9:00 AM – 04:00 PM