People belonging to these groups must also have health insurance for the period of their stay. Interns from abroad are usually subject to statutory insurance in this country. Au-pairs only if their monthly income exceeds 450 euros. If this is the case, private health insurance for foreigners can be taken out. The same applies to exchange students. It should be noted again that visitors coming from EEA member states can be treated by the European Health Insurance Card and may be allowed to claim benefits.