Assumption of costs for contraceptives

As a Munich Pass holder, you can have the costs of prescription contraceptives reimbursed.

Course description

The City of Munich covers the costs of prescription contraceptives such as the pill, the morning-after pill, contraceptive patches and IUDs for Munich Pass holders. The list is not exhaustive. Please enquire with your local Voluntary Benefits Office at the Sozialbürgerhaus responsible for your home address.

If your contraceptives cost less than 100 euros, we will reimburse your costs as soon as you submit the necessary documents.
Contraceptives costing more than 100 euros must be applied for before treatment. You will then receive a declaration of assumption of costs.

Important note

Important note

Costs for non-prescription contraceptives such as condoms are not covered.

Prerequisites

  • Munich Pass or low income
  • Those eligible for the Munich Pass must be 22 years or older
  • you can only submit the online application if you have a prescription printed out by your gynaecologist or a screenshot of your prescription from the e-prescription app

Required documents

  • Doctor’s prescription
  • Receipt from the pharmacy (costs for contraceptives under 100 euros must be paid out of pocket).
  • Munich-Pass or current notification of approval for benefits under SGB II from the Jobcentre; current notification of approval for benefits under SGB XII from the Sozialbürgerhaus; current notification of approval for benefits under the Asylum Seekers’ Benefits Act from the Office for Housing and Migration; current housing benefit decisionCurrent notice regarding the child supplement; current proof of income and assets; certificate confirming participation in a Voluntary Social or Ecological Year or the Federal Voluntary Service

Questions & Answers

No - your health insurance will cover the costs for you.

Yes - up to a fixed maximum amount.

A maximum of four weeks (printed out or in the e-prescription app)

No - only the costs of prescription contraceptives are covered.

You can apply for reimbursement at the Voluntary Benefits Department in the social centre responsible for your home address.
Homeless people and recipients of benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act can enquire with their caseworker at the Office for Housing and Migration .
You can submit the application online here.

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