Private health insurance for doctors
Compare private health insurance plans and get the best coverage: Take advantage of exclusive plans for doctors that are perfectly tailored to your situation, from resident physicians to practice owners.
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Why private health insurance is particularly worthwhile for doctors
PKV vs. GKV for Doctors – what makes sense long-term?
Dependent on age, health status, plan choice
Income-dependent (14.6% + avg. 2.5% additional contribution)
Private mandatory long-term care insurance – usually significantly cheaper
Statutory long-term care insurance: 4.2% (childless), -0.6% for 1st child, -0.25% for each additional child
Individually customizable & expandable
Uniformly regulated
Little to none
Medium to long
Free choice (chief physician, hospital, etc.)
Limited
Refund for claim-free periods (up to 6 monthly premiums + bonus possible)
No refund
Premium relief possible through provision options
Percentage of total income (including pension, rent, etc.)
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What does PHI cost for doctors?
Practice owner, 45 years old
Initial situation:
High premiums in an outdated plan, lack of transparency, no relief
Goal
Better coverage, tailored to specialist medical training and career path.
Solution:
New plan with deductible, external tax-optimized relief component via savings plan
Result:
• Premium stability guaranteed in old age
• Better overview & higher tax refunds
Medical specialist, 34 years old
Initial Situation:
Private health insurance policy taken out via comparison portal, trainee rate for €265/month
Problem: Premium increased by 43% after specialist examination, employer contribution discontinued with a child
Solution: Switch to a more comprehensive medical professional tariff with a more stable premium structure
Result:
• More benefits
• Premium freeze during parental leave for mother & child
Resident physician, 28 years old
Initial situation:
High statutory health insurance costs without utilization, uncertain future in Germany
Objective:
Reduce premium, stay flexible, potentially gain better coverage
Solution:
Private health insurance with solid basic benefits, without age reserves, option to switch without a new health check, high reimbursement for claim-free periods
Result:
• Premium reduced by €245 /month
• Up to €1,700 refund per year possible
PHI for Doctors: Common Mistakes
Many doctors lose money every month — common mistakes
Low premiums today, high dynamics and changes tomorrow. We help you maintain long-term predictability.
Some plans exclude important benefits for doctors or limit coverage for occupation-specific risks. This can become expensive in an emergency.
Those who wait too long risk rejections or risk surcharges. However, there are often time windows with simplified health checks beforehand, if you know about them.
Without guaranteed adjustment options, doctors remain underinsured when their needs increase, such as when starting a practice, expanding their family, or during stays abroad.
Some plans seem affordable until benefits are suddenly cut or massive gaps become apparent when a claim is made. We take a close look.
What starts as a "young doctors" plan can later become disproportionately expensive, without you realizing it in time.
Many doctors blindly accept a provider's proposal and consequently pay significantly more month after month, without receiving better benefits.
Let's set up your PHI strategy
- Free plan comparison
- Personal recommendation
- No-obligation initial assessment
