Confirm maternity health insurance benefits (Mutterschaftsgeld)

Overview

Use this about six weeks before your due date when checking maternity benefits (Mutterschaftsgeld). Statutory coverage usually runs from six weeks before birth through eight weeks after.

Timing to be aware of

6 weeks before child birth

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

Employment status

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?
• How much parental allowance will I get and how is it calculated?
• Does it cost more to see a doctor in Germany if I'm not from the EU?
• I just arrived and my card hasn't arrived. Can I see a doctor today?

Related events

• Register child in Familienversicherung
  Critical
  14 days after child birth
• Review child vaccination schedule (STIKO)
  High
  From child birth onward
• Notify employer of Elternzeit
  Critical
  7 weeks before child birth
• Apply for Elterngeld
  Critical
  3 months after child birth
• Adjust Steuerklasse for Elterngeld planning
  High
  7 months before child birth