BKK firmus
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Overview BKK firmus
BKK firmus is one of Germany's company health insurers (BKK). It is open nationwide and can be chosen by insured people anywhere in Germany.
At 2,18 %, the supplementary contribution is 1,20 percentage points below the average of the 93 health insurers compared here (3,38 %) - rank 2 of 93. Together with the general contribution rate of 14,6 %, this adds up to a total contribution of 16,78 %.
On a gross salary of 4.000 € a month, the employee's share works out at around 523 € per year - about 288 € less per year than with the average insurer. The employer covers the other half.
Special Features
- Type of insurer: company health insurer (BKK)
- Availability: can be chosen nationwide
- Supplementary contribution 2026: 2,18 % (rank 2 of 93, average 3,38 %)
- Total contribution: 16,78 % including the general rate of 14,6 %
- Development: unchanged at 2,18 %
Supplementary Contribution 2026
The supplementary contribution of the BKK firmus is determined individually by each health insurer and can change annually. It is charged in addition to the general contribution rate of 14,6% .
Contribution Calculation
- General Contribution Rate: 14,6 %
- Supplementary Contribution BKK firmus: 2,18 %
- Total Contribution: 16,78 %
The contribution is charged up to the contribution assessment ceiling of 69.750 € (annually). For employees, employers and employees each pay half of the contribution.
The average supplementary contribution of all statutory health insurers is 2,9%. In case of an increase in the supplementary contribution, insured persons have a special right of termination.
Supplementary contribution compared
| Health insurer | Supplementary contribution 2026 | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| BKK firmus | 2,18 % | rank 2 of 93 |
| Average of the insurers compared | 3,38 % | mean of the 93 insurers on this website |
| Cheapest insurer available here: BKK firmus | 2,18 % | lowest contribution among the insurers you can apply to here |
Example based on 4.000 € gross per month: a supplementary contribution of 2,18 % costs around 1.046 € a year, of which the employee pays about 523 €. Calculated up to the contribution assessment ceiling of 69.750 € per year.
Two averages that are easily confused: the average supplementary contribution of 2,9 % is an officially set reference value (§ 242a SGB V) used, among other things, for voluntarily insured members. The mean of the contributions actually charged is higher at 3,38 % - what matters for your own budget is always the rate of your own insurer.
Additional Benefits of the BKK firmus
The BKK firmus offers various statutory benefits in addition to the legally required benefits. Here you will find an overview of the most important additional benefits:
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Note: The statutory benefits may change. Current information can be found on the official website of the BKK firmus.
Contact BKK firmus
Online
Website: https://www.bkk-firmus.de
Frequently Asked Questions about BKK firmus
The supplementary contribution of the BKK firmus is 2026 2,18%. Together with the general contribution rate of 14,6% the total contribution is 16,78%.
BKK firmus is open nationwide.
Switching to the BKK firmus is possible after a binding period of 12 months with your current health insurer. In case of an increase in the supplementary contribution, there is a special right of termination. With our service, the switch takes only 3 minutes - the new health insurer automatically handles the termination with your old health insurer.
The BKK firmus offers all legally required mandatory benefits. In addition, there are various statutory benefits such as bonus programs, allowances for preventive care and alternative healing methods. You can find the details in the benefits overview on this page.
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