Leistungen der Krankenhilfe - Übernahme von Beiträgen für eine freiwillige Krankenversicherung

If family insurance is not possible for a foster child and there is also no compulsory insurance, the Office of Social Services may cover reasonable contributions for voluntary health insurance.

Foster children must have health insurance. If no other health insurance coverage exists for a foster child, the Office of Social Services may cover reasonable contributions for voluntary health insurance.

Switching to voluntary health insurance is subject to deadlines, which the responsible health insurance company can advise on.

• Proof of leaving compulsory insurance or end of family insurance
• Certificate of voluntary membership and contribution rates

The Office for Social Services checks the individual requirements for the assumption of contributions. Eligible persons should first seek advice from the social center or specialized service of the Office for Social Services responsible for their district or from PiB - Pflegekinder im Bremen gemeinnützige GmbH before submitting an application.

• Inquire at the social center responsible for your district or the specialized service of the Office for Social Services or PiB - Pflegekinder in Bremen gemeinnützige GmbH.
• An application for the assumption of contributions for voluntary health insurance can be submitted to the Office for Social Services.