Austria and Germany advise on health insurance for travelers and farm workers

Szabo & Partner Steuerberatung in Vienna outlines five practical steps for Austrians planning holidays in 2025. The advice stresses confirming coverage through the European Health Insurance Card, considering private travel policies, requesting detailed invoices for medical services, checking entry requirements and safety levels, and registering travel with the foreign ministry to aid assistance during crises.

A separate German analysis by occupational‑health specialist Patrick Steeger highlights the need for supplemental health insurance in agriculture. With more than 30,000 reported work accidents in 2025 and a notable fatality rate, the article recommends corporate health plans to fill gaps left by statutory coverage, improving worker safety and making farms more attractive employers.