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Health care cover when travelling abroadAs a TK member, you are covered for medically necessary treatment when travelling in Europe. Learn how German health insurance works abroad, how to use your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and when you need additional insurance.
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Health cover abroad
TK is your ideal health care partner - not only in Germany, but also when you travel to other European countries.
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Emergency abroad? The TK-TravelMediCall hotline is there for you. Worldwide, 24/7.
TK's cover abroad: your questions answered
Find out how you are covered when travelling abroad as a TK insuree.
Do I need private travel health insurance when travelling abroad with TK?
What is the EHIC and where can it be used?
How do I get a foreign health insurance certificate?
Countries where the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid
What is an "Anwartschaft” [prospective entitlement] and how does it protect my insurance cover when abroad?
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