You can claim statutory sickness benefit from the 43rd day of your incapacity for work or hospital inpatient treatment. The optional plans offered by TK let you claim sickness benefit even earlier. Don't hesitate to call us if you're interested in our optional plans: +49 40 - 46 06 62 53 00
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Whatever you decide: we always need an optional TK declaration for sickness benefit (PDF, 109 kB), which binds you for a period of three years.
You will find more information, e.g. about the TK contributions payable, at
How is the amount calculated for self-employed persons?