Germany: Voluntary helpers in the health and welfare service are insured against occupational diseases

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dguv.de (31.03.2020)

In order to relieve the burden on hospital and GP staff in particular in the current crisis, retired doctors, nurses and medical students are now being asked for support. Some have already signalled their willingness to do so.

Against this background, professional associations and accident insurance funds are pointing this out: Anyone who works for a health care or welfare institution without remuneration, especially on a voluntary basis, is automatically covered by the statutory accident insurance. Of course, all employees working in these institutions are also covered by statutory accident insurance.

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- Anyone who works for a health care or welfare institution without remuneration, especially on a voluntary basis, is automatically covered by the statutory accident insurance. All employees working in these institutions are also covered by statutory accident insurance;
- Retired doctors, nurses and medical students are now being asked for support

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