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.
Step 1: Complete the Barmer application form
Applying for Barmer membership is easy. Simply complete the online application form or call our hotline for interested persons.
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
Once we have clarified everything, you can inform your employer, university or federal employment agency about your choice of new insurance provider.
What services does Barmer pay for? How can I find a doctor? Answers to many questions can be found in our FAQ section.
Join Barmer now and enjoy the benefits of insuring with us.
Simply call us.
members within Germany
0800 333 0060
members outside Germany
+49 202 568 333 0060
interested persons within Germany
0800 333004 996666
interested persons outside Germany
+49 202 568 996666
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