Admission of an accompanying person in hospital

In accordance with the recommendation of the Society of Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Departments in Germany e.V. (GKinD), the BKK W&F also reimburses the costs of accommodating an accompanying person up to the amount of the respective valid daily rate for the following groups of people:

• for newborns and infants
• for toddlers and preschool children
• for schoolchildren up to their 9th birthday

Note: This additional benefit only covers the reimbursement of accommodation costs; loss of earnings is not affected.

A contribution towards the costs of accommodating an accompanying person is also possible for older children if one of the following conditions is met:

• Inpatient admission as an emergency in case of acute illness with a vital threat (e.g. meningitis, croup, asthma status) or
• Impairment of consciousness Severe/life-threatening illnesses and procedures
• Disability (mental/physical)
• Pronounced anxiety/separation anxiety
• End-of-life care
• Planned training measure for the accompanying person
• Children with communication problems (deaf-mute, foreign language)

Note: This additional benefit only covers the reimbursement of accommodation costs; loss of earnings is not affected.