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What are my unemployment and health insurance obligations when leaving Germany?

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Before you leave Germany, you need to inform your unemployment and health insurance providers. If you want to claim unemployment benefits, it's important to notify them in advance that you'll be unemployed; otherwise, it can be difficult to claim retroactive benefits. Maintaining continuous health insurance coverage is a legal requirement. To avoid being uninsured or facing potential debts when you leave Germany, we recommend contacting your insurance company and the relevant institutions to arrange your departure procedures.

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