Your situation

Notify your Krankenkasse that you are leaving

Selected criteria

1. I’m planning to leave Germany
2. Insurance and medical documents
3. Notify my Krankenkasse that I’m leaving

Before leaving, deal with health insurance separately: the general checklist helps you keep track of related tasks, while the material on GKV helps you understand your insurance status and final settlement. First gather your departure date and the documents you already have. Then notify your Krankenkasse about the move and ask which proof it needs in your situation. Do not delay checking letters and the final settlement: conditions may differ after a change of country, job, or status. At the same time, work through the general departure checklist so the insurance issue is not separated from registration, contracts, and contacts with authorities. If your situation is unusual, request a written explanation from the insurer.