German word

Versichertenkarte

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzɪçɐtn̩ˌkaʁtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhealth insurance card

Example

Haben Sie Ihre Versichertenkarte dabei?

Do you have your health insurance card with you?

Illustration for Versichertenkarte (health insurance card)

More examples

Bei Verlust sollten Sie die Versichertenkarte sofort sperren lassen.

If lost, you should have your health insurance card blocked immediately.

Core concept

A card presented at a medical practice identifies the patient's insurance coverage for digital processing.

Common phrases

  • bei Verlust die Versichertenkarte sperren lassen

    have the health insurance card blocked if lost

  • auf der Versichertenkarte vermerkt sein

    be noted on the health insurance card

Similar words

Gesundheitskarte: A card used at doctors' offices and pharmacies to read insurance information.
Krankenversicherungskarte: A card showing membership in public health insurance.

Definition in German

Eine Karte, die den Versicherungsstatus dokumentiert und zur elektronischen Abrechnung im Gesundheitswesen verwendet wird.

Word origin

Versichertenkarte combines Versicherte, an insured person, with Karte, a card, using the linking form Versicherten in the compound.

Usage tips

  • The compound is a feminine noun, and its plural is Versichertenkarten rather than a form ending in -e.

Other meanings

  • insurance cardnoun

Related words

  • Versicherungsgesellschaftinsurance companynoun
  • Versicherungsschutzinsurance coveragenoun

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