Leistungen der Krankenhilfe - Übernahme von Beiträgen für eine freiwillige Krankenversicherung

If family insurance is not possible for a foster child and there is no compulsory insurance, the Office for Social Services can pay appropriate contributions for voluntary health insurance.

Foster children must have health insurance. If there is no other health insurance cover for a foster child, the Office for Social Services can pay appropriate 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 youth welfare office checks the individual requirements for the assumption of contributions. Eligible persons should first seek advice from their local youth welfare office or foster care service before submitting an application.

• Ask your local youth welfare office or foster care service.
• An application for payment of contributions for voluntary health insurance can be submitted to the youth welfare office or foster children's service.