Additional contribution 2026

Krones BKK: additional contribution
2.20%

Krones Betriebskrankenkasse currently charges an additional contribution of 2.20%. Together with the general contribution rate of 14.6%, that is 16.80% of your contributory income – your employer pays half of it.

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Key facts

Where Krones BKK stands

Additional contribution: 2.20%0.70 percentage points below the official average of 2.9%
Total contribution rate: 16.80%14.6% general rate + additional contribution
Open in: only for employees of the sponsoring companies (company-based)
Website: bkk-krones.de

Source: list of health insurers published by the GKV-Spitzenverband (National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds), retrieved on 14 October 2026. Rates can change – the rate set by the insurer is decisive.

Assessment

Already very affordable

Krones BKK is one of the cheapest insurers open nationwide. Switching purely because of the contribution is hardly worthwhile at the moment – you can still compare extra benefits.

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Outlook 2027

Krones BKK: additional contribution 2027

Krones BKK has not yet set its additional contribution for 2027. Most insurers decide in November and December; the Federal Ministry of Health announces the official average for 2027 by 1 November 2026. As soon as the new rate is set, you will find it here.

If Krones BKK raises its rate on 1 January 2027, you can give notice until 31 January 2027 – without the 12-month minimum membership. Because insurers no longer have to write to you, the contribution alert lets you know.

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Your insurer no longer has to tell you when it gets more expensive. VGK24’s contribution alert will.

Since 30 July 2026, statutory health insurers no longer have to inform their members when they raise the additional contribution – but the deadline for the special right of termination still runs. With the contribution alert (“Kassenwecker”), you get an email as soon as your insurer’s additional contribution or benefits change.

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31 Jan

Termination deadline for an increase on 1 January

FAQ

Questions about Krones BKK

How high is the additional contribution of Krones BKK in 2026?

Krones Betriebskrankenkasse charges an additional contribution of 2.20%. Together with the general rate of 14.6%, the total contribution rate is 16.80%, shared equally between employee and employer.

How high will the additional contribution of Krones BKK be in 2027?

This has not been decided yet. Most insurers set their additional contribution for 2027 in November and December 2026; the Federal Ministry of Health announces the official average by 1 November 2026. If Krones BKK raises its rate on 1 January 2027, you can give notice until 31 January 2027.

Can I switch to Krones BKK?

Krones BKK is a company-based insurer. Only employees of the sponsoring companies can choose it (and their family members through family insurance).

What can I do if Krones BKK raises its additional contribution?

You then have a special right of termination: you can give notice until the end of the month for which the higher rate first applies – without the 12-month minimum membership. Since 30 July 2026, insurers no longer have to inform you separately about an increase. The contribution alert lets you know. Exception: if you have an optional tariff (Wahltarif, e.g. a deductible or premium refund), separate commitment periods apply.

How do I switch from Krones BKK to a cheaper insurer?

Simply apply for membership with the new insurer – for example via the comparison calculator on this page. The new insurer handles the termination with your old one. Let your employer know about the switch; the membership certificate is sent electronically.

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Krones BKK: additional contribution 2.20%