Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse
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Overview Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse
Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse is a company health insurer (BKK). It is open nationwide and can be chosen by insured people anywhere in Germany.
At 3,33 %, the supplementary contribution is almost exactly the average of the 93 health insurers compared here (3,38 %) - rank 43 of 93. Together with the general contribution rate of 14,6 %, this adds up to a total contribution of 17,93 %.
For an employee earning 4.000 € gross per month, the employee's share of the supplementary contribution comes to roughly 799 € a year - about 12 € less per year than with the average insurer. Employer and employee each pay half.
Special Features
- Type of insurer: company health insurer (BKK)
- Availability: can be chosen nationwide
- Supplementary contribution 2026: 3,33 % (rank 43 of 93, average 3,38 %)
- Total contribution: 17,93 % including the general rate of 14,6 %
- Development: unchanged at 3,33 %
Supplementary Contribution 2026
The supplementary contribution of the Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse 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 Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse: 3,33 %
- Total Contribution: 17,93 %
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse | 3,33 % | rank 43 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 3,33 % costs around 1.598 € a year, of which the employee pays about 799 €. 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 Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse
The Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse 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 Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse.
Contact Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse
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Website: https://www.continentale-bkk.de
Frequently Asked Questions about Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse
The supplementary contribution of the Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse is 2026 3,33%. Together with the general contribution rate of 14,6% the total contribution is 17,93%.
Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse is open nationwide.
Switching to the Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse 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 Continentale Betriebskrankenkasse 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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