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1. What are weight-loss programs covered by the Krankenkasse?
Most public health insurers (GKV) support officially certified health programs (via the Zentrale Prüfstelle Prävention platform), such as exercise + nutrition. These are known as Präventionskurse. They are typically offered twice per year with:
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up to €100–€80 per course
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an annual total of €150–€200 or more, depending on the insurer (hausmed.de, aktiv-online.de, zanadio.de)
2. Examples of support from some Krankenkassen
Insurer: TK (Techniker)
Support per course: up to €75–€80
Number of courses: 2 per year (+ €100 for intensive courses) (zanadio.de)
Insurer: AOK Plus
Support per course: up to €80
Number of courses: 2 per year
Insurer: DAK / Barmer
Support per course: up to €75–€100
Number of courses: 2 per year
Insurer: SBK
Support per course: €75 per course
Number of courses: 2 per year (+ €10 bonus)
Insurer: BKK ProVita
Support per course: 80% up to €250 per year
Number of courses: 2 per year
Insurer: KNAPPSCHAFT
Support per course: up to €80 per course
Number of courses: 2 per year
Insurer: Mobil Krankenkasse
Support per course: 100% coverage (up to €1,200 per year)
Number of courses: 2 per year
3. How to register and use the benefit
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Check whether the program is available through your Krankenkasse (locally or via the app).
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Look for ZPP-certified weight-loss and nutrition courses.
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Meet the attendance requirement: usually at least 80% of sessions, or 100% for online courses to qualify for reimbursement (aktiv-online.de, welt.de).
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Keep the certificate of participation and submit it for reimbursement, or use a direct voucher if offered.
4. Are these programs effective?
Studies indicate that programs combining healthy nutrition and physical activity tend to achieve sustainable results compared to quick diets.
Digital support through apps such as Oviva or myWEIGHTcoach also improves commitment and makes implementation easier (my-weightcoach.de).
This support benefits physical health and helps prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Conclusion
You can usually use two courses per year to support weight loss or improve eating habits, with reimbursement of about €75–€100 per course—while some insurers even reimburse fully up to €1,200 per year.
Try certified programs, keep up your attendance, and claim your reimbursement. It is an excellent opportunity to use official resources to change your lifestyle and improve your health.
Editorial note
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