Both partners are Beamte (A13/Stufe 5)
Total Elterngeld (12 months)
€25,200
Partner 1 is Beamte, Partner 2 is privately employed
Total Elterngeld (12 months)
€25,200
Partner 1 is Beamte, Partner 2 is public sector employee (Angestellte/r im oeD)
Total Elterngeld (12 months)
€25,200
In Brandenburg, civil servants receive 50% Beihilfe coverage for medical expenses. During Elternzeit, this rate remains unchanged for the civil servant, while children are covered at 80%. Private health insurance (PKV) premiums continue during leave, but the employer contribution pauses — plan for the full premium from month one.
| Beihilfe Coverage Rate | 50% |
| Child Supplement | Yes |
The best scenario depends on your partner's employment type. If both partners are civil servants, both are capped at EUR 1,800 Elterngeld. If one partner is privately employed with lower income, the household income gap is smaller. Compare all three scenarios on this page to find the optimal arrangement.
In Brandenburg, your Beihilfe rate remains unchanged during Elternzeit. The key difference is that the employer's PKV contribution pauses — budget for the full premium. Children are typically covered at 80% Beihilfe.
The difference can be substantial. When both partners are Beamte and both on leave, household income drops to EUR 3,600/month (two Elterngeld caps). With one partner working, the household retains one full salary plus one Elterngeld payment. See the detailed comparison cards above for exact numbers.
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