IGeL – Individual Health Services
More and more doctors offer additional services. These services are called “IGeL”. IGeL are methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatments that are not covered by the statutory health insurance.
Individual health services cover special medical services that are not included in the scope of benefits of the statutory health insurance. The insured person is required to pay these services themself. These services will be offered to you at the doctor’s, in addition to the contractual benefits, for example by way of brochures, television or in a personal consultation.
Some of these benefits can be reimbursed by the BKK PwC, please contact us.
FAQ
Which kind of individual health services exist?
Medical/cosmetic treatments, pre-employment medical exams and also certain laboratory tests, for example:
- glaucoma prevention (Glaukomvorsorge)
- optical coherence tomography (Optische Kohärenztomografie)
- Ultrasound of the ovaries for the early detection of cancer (Ultraschall der Eierstöcke zur Krebsfrüherkennung)
- PSA test for the early detection of prostate cancer (PSA-Test zur Früherkennung von Prostatakrebs)
- Skin cancer prevention for persons who are younger than 35 years (Hautkrebsvorsorge unter 35 Jahren)
This is just a small overview of IGeL-treatments. Further treatments are listed in an alphabetical order from a to z at the homepage.
What should I do if my doctor offers me private treatment (IGeL)?
Before making use of the treatment, please talk to your doctor in detail why this treatment is necessary and why a statutory health insurance benefit is not sufficient. The doctor can only carry out the treatment if you have signed a written contract.
Does the BKK PwC cover costs of IGeL?
You will receive a private invoice from your doctor. As a statutory health insurance company BKK PwC is not allowed to refund the costs.
Where can I find more information?
For more information you can visit the homepage
Operator of the portal is the medical service of the GKV central association (MDS).
If you have further questions you can also
I am interested in alternative treatment methods, for example osteopathy or treatment by an alternative practitioner. Will the BKK PwC cover the costs?
Alternative treatment methods cannot be billed by your health insurance card, so you will receive an invoice for this treatment. As a statutory health insurance company BKK PwC is not allowed to refund the costs. If you have a private additional health insurance ask them, whether a refund is possible.
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In Germany, you have to choose a health insurance. BKK PwC is a statutory health insurance for employees of PricewaterhouseCoopers. We will advise you in all matters of the German health insurance system.
