Independent and non-profit advocacy group for health insurance policyholders
19.09.2014 12:07
Does my health insurance company cover certain services? What should I do if it doesn't? These were some of the most pressing patient questions about healthcare providers' services, which were presented in the UPD's "Patient Advice Monitor 2014" in Berlin in July. The Düsseldorf-based Association of Health Insureds (GDKV) now provides solutions and answers to these questions. As an independent, non-profit organization, the GDKV eV has set itself the task of improving the personal healthcare of every individual, providing practical assistance in the "jungle" of the healthcare system, and delivering customized solutions.
Through cooperation with doctors, clinics, insurance companies and healthcare facilities, the association offers its members – both those with statutory and private insurance – numerous comprehensive services and attractive benefits.
"We advocate for the interests of all statutory and private health insurance holders in Germany," says Dr. Takahiro Moriyama, physician and chairman of the board of the GDKV eV, Düsseldorf. "This results in numerous benefits for everyone involved in the healthcare system.
A long-term goal is also to close the gap between the two types of insurance.” According to the chairman of the board, members of the GDKV eV could benefit from a strong community that focuses on individual health management and personal health maintenance.
Personal advice and comprehensive offers
The non-profit association has developed a wide range of individual services for its members. These include an exclusive emergency service in Germany and abroad, financial benefits for preventative health measures or preferential treatment for privately insured patients, an expert network for quick appointment scheduling, consultations or second medical opinions, as well as company health insurance and patient legal protection. According to the GDKV (German Association of Health Insurance Physicians and Surgeons), members are not required to commit to the association from the outset, but can also initially opt for a free guest membership.
Further information can be found at www.gdkv.de.