ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse)
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ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse) is Austria's public health insurance fund for employed persons, covering approximately 7.2 million insured individuals and providing mandatory health, accident, and sickness insurance.
ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse) operates in the Austrian Social Insurance System segment.
ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse): Disambiguation
ÖGK is NOT a private insurance company. ÖGK is Austria's statutory health insurance fund for employees, created in 2020 from the merger of nine regional Gebietskrankenkassen. ÖGK is distinct from SVS (for self-employed persons) and BVAEB (for civil servants). ÖGK is also different from private supplementary insurance (Zusatzversicherung) offered by companies like Uniqa or Wiener Städtische.
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ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse): Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Statutory Health Insurance Fund
- Official Name
- Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK)
- Founded
- 2020 (merger of 9 regional funds)
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Insured Persons
- ~7.2 million
- Coverage
- Health, accident, and sickness insurance
- Enrollment
- Automatic upon employment in Austria
- Contribution
- Shared between employer and employee (~7.65% each)
- E-Card
- Issued to all insured persons (health insurance card)
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse): Frequently Asked Questions
What is ÖGK?
ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse) is Austria's statutory public health insurance fund for employed persons. ÖGK covers approximately 7.2 million people and enrollment in ÖGK is automatic when you start employment in Austria.
Is ÖGK the same as private health insurance?
ÖGK is NOT private health insurance. ÖGK is the mandatory statutory health insurance for employees in Austria. Private supplementary insurance (Zusatzversicherung) from companies like Uniqa or Wiener Städtische can be purchased in addition to ÖGK coverage.
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