Top health insurance and services

Barmer is here for you: Top health insurance and services

Good health is a precious commodity. Preventive healthcare and access to the best available medical treatments are essential to our quality of life. That‘s why at Barmer, we take healthcare to the next level – by providing our members with award-winning services and a wide range of extra benefits. Barmer is your gateway to one of the best healthcare systems in the world, with German hospitals and physicians offering the highest quality of care available. As a patient, you can even choose which doctor or specialist you wish to visit. In Germany, health insurance, long-term care insurance, accident insurance, pension insurance and unemployment insurance are mandatory. Around 9 million members place their trust in Barmer. And there are many reasons for you to do the same.

Become a Barmer member in three simple steps:

Step 1: Complete the Barmer application form

Applying for Barmer membership is easy. Simply complete the online application form or call our hotline.
Step 2: We take care of your change to Barmer

If necessary, we will contact your current health insurance provider to clarify whether the change is possible at the desired time.
Step 3: Inform your employer or university

You'll be provided with any necessary certificates for that immediately.

Electronic health insurance card: The electronic health insurance card gives you fast access to the best treatment and healthcare wherever you happen to be in Europe. Simply present your health insurance card when you need to see a general practitioner, dentist or receive treatment in hospital.
Free choice of doctor and hospital: In the event of illness, Barmer members can choose freely between all registered medical practitioners and hospitals.
English Service Hotline: The best service – also in English. Call our English-speaking advisors directly whenever you have questions or require support. From within Germany, simply dial 0800 333 0060. When calling from abroad, please dial +49 202 568 333 0060. Additional English contact channels are available from the contact bubble on this webpage. We are always happy to assist you.
Sick pay: Barmer is here for you when you‘re unable to work for an extended period of time due to illness or injury. We protect the income of employees from the 6th week illness and provide self-employed members with optional sick-pay tariffs.
Free family insurance cover: With Barmer, you pay a single contribution – no matter how big your family is. This means that your spouse or partner and your children are are co-insured free of charge.
Teeth: Healthy teeth are priceless. BARMER covers the costs for dental treatment and check-ups – without time limit and in accordance with statutory provisions and non-statutory benefits.