DEVIACTIV Krankenkasse Supplementary rate & contributions 2026
14.6% general rate + 4.19% supplementary rate · Employer and employee each pay half of the contribution.
VIACTIV Krankenkasse is a Company fund (BKK) based in Bochum. At 4.19%, its supplementary rate is 0.82 percentage points above the average of all statutory funds (3.37%). Since the beginning of 2022 the fund has adjusted its supplementary rate 3 times, most recently on 01/01/2026 by +0.92 percentage points to 4.19%.
Supplementary rate of VIACTIV Krankenkasse in recent years
| Valid from | Supplementary rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | 4.19 % | ▲ +0.92 % |
| 11/01/2024 | 3.27 % | ▲ +1.28 % |
| 04/01/2024 | 1.99 % | ▲ +0.39 % |
| 01/01/2021 | 1.6 % | – |
Data starts in January 2022 – the oldest rate may have applied earlier.
What switching funds can save
The cheapest statutory health insurance fund is currently BKK BPW Wiehl with a supplementary rate of 1.8% – 2.39 percentage points less than VIACTIV Krankenkasse. The examples show the savings when switching:
| Gross salary / month | Savings / month | Savings / year |
|---|---|---|
| €2,500.00 | €29.88 | €358.56 |
| €3,500.00 | €41.83 | €501.96 |
| €4,500.00 | €53.78 | €645.36 |
| €6,000.00 | €69.46 | €833.52 |
Employee share – the employer saves the same amount on top. Above the contribution assessment ceiling (5,812.5 € gross/month) the savings do not grow any further; tax effects are not taken into account. Not every fund is open to every employee or in every federal state.
U1 & U2 levy rates
Relevant for employers: the levies for continued pay during sickness (U1, selectable reimbursement rates) and maternity (U2).
| Levy rate | Reimbursement | |
|---|---|---|
| U1 (sick pay) | 2.4 % | 60 % |
| U1 (sick pay) | 4.5 % | 80 % |
| U1 (sick pay) | 1.9 % | 50 % |
| U2 (maternity) | 0.39 % | 100 % |
Levy rates over time
| Valid from | U1 rates | U2 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2024 | 2.4 · 4.5 · 1.9 % | 0.39 % |
| 01/01/2023 | 2.9 · 4.6 · 2.3 % | 0.45 % |
| 01/01/2022 | 2.2 · 3.8 · 1.4 % | 0.53 % |
Data starts in January 2022 – the oldest rate may have applied earlier.
Fund details
- Type
- Company fund (BKK)
- Company number
- 40180080
- Address
- Suttner-Nobel-Allee 3-5, 44803 Bochum
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Frequently asked questions
The supplementary rate of VIACTIV Krankenkasse is currently 4.19% (valid since 01/01/2026). Together with the general contribution rate of 14.6%, the total contribution is 18.79%.