SBK — Siemens-Betriebskrankenkasse

SBK costs €150.65/month for students under 23 (or with children) and €155.78/month for students aged 23+ without children. Breakdown: €87.38 base health insurance + €32.49 supplementary contribution (3.80%) + €30.78 long-term care insurance (or €35.91 if childless and 23+).

Yes — SBK has one of the strongest English offers among German public insurers. They operate a dedicated English website (sbk.org/sbk-en) with a student-specific page, plus an English-speaking hotline for international members. This makes SBK a strong choice for students who struggle with German.

SBK's supplementary contribution is 3.80% vs. TK's 2.69%, making SBK about €9.49/month more for students under 23. The extra cost buys premium service: a dedicated personal advisor per member and top-tier English support. If English support is your priority, the difference is often worth it.

Yes, if you are under 30 and enrolled in a degree program at a German university. You must sign up within the first 3 months of enrollment. Language course and Studienkolleg students are generally not eligible for public health insurance (GKV).