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Statutory health insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV))

Germany's public health insurance system, which many students under 30 can join at a reduced student rate.

What it means in plain English

Statutory health insurance. Germany's public health insurance system, which many students under 30 can join at a reduced student rate.

Related terms

Health insurance (Krankenversicherung)Private health insurance (Private Krankenversicherung (PKV))Proof of contribution payment (Beitragsnachweis)

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German term
Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV)
Pronunciation (approx.)
guh-ZETS-likh-uh KRAHN-ken-fer-ZIKH-er-oong (gay-kah-fow)
English meaning
Statutory health insurance
Category
Insurance

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