Vocational school students, master craftsman trainees, students in adult education programs, “Wandergesellen” journeymen, and students at foreign universities are eligible for discounted insurance.

To check your ongoing entitlement, we regularly need proof that you are attending school or pursuing a course of studies, since neither schools in Germany nor universities abroad participate in Germany’s registration system.

Depending on the type of apprenticeship, we require diverse forms of proof. From vocational school students, master craftsman program students, and students in adult education programs, we require a current school certificate. 

Travelling “Wandergesellen” journeymen must regularly submit their logbook, and students at foreign universities must provide a current certificate of studies from their university abroad.

Please send us up-to-date proof within three weeks.

If your insurance status or the amount of your contributions changes, we will, of course, notify you promptly.

Via digital mail delivery

Simply submit your certificate of studies to us online. You’ll find the link in the message in your inbox.

Don’t have digital mail delivery?

Submit your certificate of studies or school certificate to us quickly and easily online. To do so, scan the QR code on your letter.

Your personal Antwort-Code (Answer-Code) is already pre-filled. Just enter the last five digits of your “Kennnummer der Karte” (health insurance card number). You’ll find this on the reverse side of your health insurance card under item 8.

Alternatively, you can also contact us at barmer.de/online-antwort and enter your personal Antwort-Code (Answer-Code) manually.

If we do not receive a response, we will carry out follow-up insurance subject to maximum contributions. However, this involves high costs. We’d like to help you avoid this step.

Please contact us, and we’ll discuss how you can continue to maintain your insurance coverage.