How am I health insured as a dual student?

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If you are completing a dual course of study, you are subject to compulsory insurance as an employee. This means you also have to pay social security contributions. Your employer pays the contributions for you together with its share.

25.08.2025

For further details on social security contributions click here: Social security contributions .

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Becoming a member of TK couldn’t be simpler! All you need to do is complete the online application form. If you are already a member of another health insurance fund, we will inform them about your switch to TK. Please also remember to tell your employer about your move to TK.

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Switching your health insurance to TK offers many advantages. As Germany’s biggest health insurance fund, TK provides you with a comprehensive range of benefits tailored to your personal situation and individual needs.

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To check the status of your online application for TK, please use our Service "TK Boarding". To use TK Boarding, please have your 7-character application ID at hand. You have received your ID after you have completed your membership application online.

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