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Rehabilitation helps you regain your strength after physical or emotional stress and gradually return to an active daily routine. It is designed to strengthen your health in the long term, improve your quality of life, and open up new perspectives for your career and daily life—so that you can once again go through life with more energy and confidence.

The measure generally lasts 3 weeks. Under certain conditions, it may be extended.

The costs for this are usually covered in full by the insurance provider (such as health or pension insurance), with a copayment of 10.00 euros per day. The workers’ compensation insurance or accident insurance could also be potential sources of funding for this measure.

Check with your private health insurance provider and, if applicable, the government benefits office beforehand to determine the amount of reimbursement you will receive for the rehabilitation services.

You should specify the rehabilitation facility of your choice right in the application. In most cases, the funding agency will take your preferences into account.

Anyone who suffers from a physical or mental illness that could result in a permanent disability.

Rehabilitation can generally be requested every 4 years.

You can file an appeal within the specified time limit (usually 4 weeks) together with your treating physician or specialist.

There are two types of rehabilitation: inpatient and outpatient. With inpatient rehabilitation, you stay at the rehabilitation facility for the entire duration of your treatment. With outpatient rehabilitation, you choose a facility near your home and only go there for your treatments.

After an acute inpatient stay in the hospital, follow-up treatment often takes place following a serious illness. You generally don’t have to wait long for a spot in a follow-up treatment program, as it should begin immediately after discharge. Applications and registration are handled largely through the social services department of the treating facility.