Additional benefits budget for preventive medical care

• Glaucoma screening examinations
• A subsidy is possible for skin cancer screening if there is no entitlement to the standard benefit (Ü35) or the special care contract (U35).
• Mammograms for insured women before the age of 50 or gynecologically arranged breast cancer examinations by blind or visually impaired people who are qualified as medical tactile examiners (MTU).
• Mammasonography (ultrasound examination of the breast) for female insured members
• Health check-ups before the age of 35 or
• Bone density measurements (from 55, every 2 years) if there is no entitlement to a standard benefit.
• Examination for the early detection of bowel cancer (immunological stool test, colonoscopy) in the case of risk factors (familial or hereditary increased risk of disease).

Important: The amount of 50 euros applies to all examinations together. If the subsidy has already been claimed in full for one of the services mentioned, participation in further costs is only possible again in the following year.

Even if it is only a small amount, insured members of BKK W&F receive an additional subsidy of 50 euros per year from the age of 18 for certain health services outside the statutory prevention programs.

Important: The amount of 50 euros applies to all examinations together. If the subsidy has already been claimed in full for one of the services mentioned, participation in further costs is only possible again in the following year.

A medical confirmation of additional risk factors and submission of the reimbursement documents by March 31 of the following year are required.

Please note: If the grant has already been drawn in full for one of the above-mentioned services, participation in further costs is only possible in the following year.