Confirm social insurance registration (health, pension, unemployment)

Overview

Use this within the first weeks of a new job when you should confirm social insurance registration. Your employer registers you, but verify health, pension, and unemployment coverage.

Timing to be aware of

14 days after employment start

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

Key date to check

Employment start date

Common questions

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

• 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?
• I don't understand the legal German in my contract; what should I look out for?

Related events

• Exercise 14-day insurer choice right at employment start
  High
  14 days after employment start
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  Medium
  On employment start
• Submit Steuer-ID to employer
  Critical
  On employment start
• Review employment contract before start date
  High
  7 days before employment start
• Confirm end of Probezeit
  High
  6 months after employment start