Admission to Statutory Health Insurance (Kassenzulassung): Who Qualifies
Learn how licensed psychotherapists can qualify to bill statutory health insurance for patient sessions in Germany.
This scheme allows qualified psychotherapists to treat patients covered by statutory health insurance and bill those services directly through the insurance system.
Who it's for
This is for licensed psychotherapists who have fully completed their professional training.
What you get
Once admitted, you gain the ability to bill statutory health insurance for the patient sessions you conduct. This allows you to accept patients who are covered by the national health insurance system.
What it costs you
Gaining admission is difficult due to high competition for available spots. To practice under this scheme, you must secure a "Sitz," which is a specific practice seat assigned to a particular planning area.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is that the number of available seats is strictly capped. The government uses a specific planning guideline to limit how many practitioners can be admitted, meaning spots are not unlimited.
How to apply
- Ensure you hold a valid license and have completed all required training.
- Identify a specific planning area where a practice seat is available.
- Contact the relevant association to navigate the seat acquisition process.