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In Germany, you are obligated to have a health insurance for covering the costs of doctor visits, staying at hospital and often medicine.
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In your first 15 months you will get Krankenscheine (1-page documents) from the Sozialreferat (Social Department of Munich) which allow you to see doctors.
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After 15 months of residence in Germany, you will get the common public health insurance card.
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If you wish to have more information, visit the Health guide for asylum seekers.