If you receive money from a job centre, you are insured in the statutory health insurance system. That means you are entitled to medical care if you are ill or pregnant or need maternity services.

If you receive social assistance (Sozialhilfe), you do not have compulsory insurance through the statutory health insurance system. However, you will receive a health insurance card from a statutory health insurance fund; with this card, you can get healthcare services if you need them.