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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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TK's cover abroad: your questions answered
Find out how you are covered when travelling abroad as a TK insuree.
Do I need private health insurance when travelling abroad?
Can I get medical advice about travelling abroad from TK?
How am I insured when travelling in Europe?
Which benefits are covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?
My EHIC was not accepted. How can I claim back the costs I had to pay?
How do I get a foreign health insurance certificate?
Countries where the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid
Safeguarding your health insurance for the future with “Anwartschaft” [prospective entitlement]
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