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tax-return after the end of the fiscal year in which the taxes were paid.
If you conduct an internship for less than six months, no tax card is required. In
this case you have to file for a tax exemption permit. This is done at the regional
revenue agency (Finanzamt). This agency will then contact your employer
directly.
5.5 Medical Facilities
Germany has an extensive network of modern medical facilities. Approximately
90 percent of the population is covered by public health insurance. Every
member of public health insurance can choose a physician or dentist accredited
by his insurance. The health insurance pays for most medical and dental
expenses as well as hospital stays. Patients usually have to pay a fixed price for
any prescription medicine and special services. The insurance covers the
additional cost. If you need to see a doctor you must pay 10€ for the first visit of
every quarter.
Physicians, medical professionals and pharmacies are listed in the phone book.
5.6 Health Insurance
Adequate health insurance is required of every student in order to enrol at the
university, as well as for your visa renewal, i.e. the temporary residence permit.
Prior to your departure to Germany, you are required to ensure that you are in
possession of health insurance covering all possible and necessary expenses,
including emergency medical transportation back to your home country.
Without proper health insurance, enrolment at the university will be denied!
As a student in Germany you can take out statutory health insurance at a
relatively low cost (currently 78 € per month). However, this only applies to
students under the age of 30.
Recommendations for statutory health insurance companies are as follows.
Please apply before your departure.
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