FEATURES OF THE HEALTHCARE AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SYSTEM IN GERMANY

Germany has long and firmly occupied a leading position in many issues: in the field of industry and entrepreneurship, culture and tourism, the introduction of advanced technologies and sports. Medical care is no exception. Most of the German population is insured by public health insurance companies. National health insurance in Germany, along with pension insurance, accident insurance, unemployment insurance and health care insurance, is a major component of the German social insurance system and one of the main links of the German health care system. The first law on compulsory health insurance for the working population came into force throughout Germany on June 15, 1883. Until this point, from April 1869, the law on health insurance was active only in Bavaria. These two laws essentially laid the foundations for the subsequent introduction of a compulsory health care system throughout the world. All policyholders with a state health insurance policy are entitled to almost the same range of medical services provided. The volume of medical care received under state health insurance does not depend on the amount of the insurance premium.