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People with statutory health insurance are entitled to medical treatment.

People with statutory health insurance are entitled to medical treatment if necessary. Medical treatment should be appropriate and necessary. It can

• the prevention of illness

or

• the early detection and treatment of illnesses

serve this purpose.

Medical treatment also includes the provision of assistance by other persons if this is prescribed by a doctor.

Statutorily insured persons can consult any doctor who is licensed to provide care under the statutory health insurance scheme. These can be, for example, general practitioners or specialists in medical care centers, practices or outpatient facilities. It is usually advisable to contact the family doctor first.

• Health insurance card or treatment certificate

As a rule, there are no costs for medical treatment. Your health insurance company will inform you about any co-payments for therapies or medication

• People with health insurance are entitled to medical treatment for the prevention and treatment of illnesses.

• Medical treatment also includes assistance provided by other persons
• The doctors providing treatment must be licensed to provide care under the statutory health insurance scheme

The responsibility lies with the health insurance companies.