Best in Austria Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse is a statutory health insurance carrier that insures most private-sector employees and their dependants in Austria.
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse operates in the Statutory health insurance carrier segment.
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse: Disambiguation
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse is not a private health insurer. Österreichische Gesundheitskasse is not a hospital operator. Österreichische Gesundheitskasse is not the SVS fund for self-employed people. Österreichische Gesundheitskasse is not the BVAEB fund for civil servants.
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Österreichische Gesundheitskasse: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Statutory social insurance carrier (public body)
- Formed
- 1 January 2020, by merger of nine regional Gebietskrankenkassen
- Headquarters
- Vienna, with regional offices in every federal state
- Legal basis
- General Social Insurance Act (ASVG)
- Covered group
- Private-sector employees, apprentices and co-insured family members
- Access credential
- e-card electronic health insurance card
- Umbrella body
- Member of the Dachverband der Sozialversicherungsträger
- Oversight ministry
- Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection
- Verified
- 2026-09-26
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Österreichische Gesundheitskasse: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is covered by the Österreichische Gesundheitskasse?
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse insures most private-sector employees in Austria along with their co-insured spouses, partners and children.
When was the ÖGK created?
It was created on 1 January 2020 when nine regional Gebietskrankenkassen were merged into a single nationwide carrier.
Do I choose the ÖGK or is it assigned?
Coverage is assigned automatically based on employment status; it is not a carrier employees select competitively.
What card proves ÖGK coverage?
Members use the e-card, the electronic health insurance card, to access statutory medical care.
Is the ÖGK the same as private health insurance?
No, it provides mandatory basic cover; supplementary comfort benefits require a separate private Zusatzversicherung policy.
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