German Private Health Insurance

What does the PKV really cost? Monthly premium, employer subsidy, deductible and premium refund — at a glance.

Person

Tariff

Premium Refund

06
Monthly Premium
€366
Employer / Beihilfe
€183
Your Share/Month
€183
Deductible
€600
Premium Refund
€731
Effective Annual Cost
€2,062

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Cost Breakdown

CategoryAmount
PKV Monthly Premium€365.50
− Employer / Beihilfe Subsidy−€182.75
Your Monthly Share€182.75
Annual Premium (12 ×)€4,386
Your Annual Share€2,193
+ Deductible (max./year)+€600
− Premium Refund (BRE)−€731
Effective Annual Cost€2,062
Note: Simplified model: PKV premiums are individual and actuarial — medical underwriting, entry age and tariff details determine your actual premium. This calculator shows typical 2026 market averages and is not a substitute for individual advice. Civil servants: assumed Beihilfe rate 70 % (federal, single). Employer subsidy capped at €471.32/month under §257 SGB V.

Background

Private Health Insurance Germany 2026: Premiums, Deductibles, Refunds and the GKV-to-PKV Switch

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