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2026 insurance rates

Student health insurance cost calculator

See which insurance regime applies to you in Germany and what it likely costs per month. Built for incoming students, enrolled students, and working students near the 20-hour rule.

Your situation

Uses public 2026 rates and student eligibility rules.

Enrollment status
Age group
Lecture-period hours

Income type

Children

Public student tariff

You likely fit the statutory student tariff

Enrolled students under 30 usually pay the KVdS student tariff while they stay within the working student rules. The amount varies slightly by age, children, and insurer surcharge.

Estimated cost

146,29 €

per month

Family income limits

Family insurance uses 565 € for regular income and 603 € for mini-job income in 2026.

20-hour rule

The cheap student tariff depends on student status. Regular lecture-period work above 20 hours can trigger employee contributions.

Current source basis

Rates are anchored to TK student contribution tables, TK family-insurance limits, gesund.bund, and DRV guidance.

Compare private student insurance

ottonova is the health-insurance partner on this site. Compare terms carefully before leaving statutory insurance.

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Read the full health insurance guideKVdS, Familienversicherung, private insurance, and the 20-hour rule explained.Check your net salaryEstimate take-home pay and see health insurance as a separate monthly cost.

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