Switching to private health insurance: What speaks for and against it. As of: February 27, 2024, 2:10 p.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles CommentsPressSplit Anyone who is dissatisfied with their statutory health insurance should carefully consider whether switching toprivate health insurance makes sense.

The health insurance system in Germany is unique: nowhere else in Europe do two systems exist side by side. There are some advantages and disadvantages. People with private insurance often enjoy advantages when visiting the doctor - but there are also points that speak against this.