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Step 2 of 3

System Comparison

GKV vs PKV — cost and benefit analysis based on your numbers.

Why a purely emotional decision is dangerous

Many people switch to private health insurance based on simplified arguments such as:

  • "Better doctors"
  • "Shorter waiting times"
  • "Lower premiums"

While these aspects can play a role, the decision should primarily be based on a structured financial and legal comparison.

What we calculate during the consultation

Maximum statutory insurance cost

We calculate your maximum possible GKV contribution, including:

  • Health insurance
  • Nursing care insurance
  • Future contribution increases

This defines the benchmark for comparison.

Private insurance premium scenarios

Next, we analyze how different private tariffs compare to your statutory contribution.

Typical scenarios include:

Entry-Level Tariff

KomfortKlasse — solid coverage at balanced premiums

Balanced Tariff

MedExtra — best value with extended benefits

Premium Tariff

MedBest — maximum private healthcare coverage

Long-term premium dynamics

Private health insurance contributions change over time.

We therefore examine:

  • Aging reserves
  • Statutory premium surcharges
  • Contribution relief components

This provides a realistic long-term cost perspective.

Tax implications

Private health insurance premiums can be tax deductible as special expenses.

Depending on income level, this can significantly reduce the effective contribution.

The result

At the end of this step, you will see a clear side-by-side comparison between:

Statutory

Your GKV scenario

Private

Potential PKV options

Only after this comparison do we move on to selecting a specific tariff.

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