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SGB

Abbreviation for Sozialgesetzbuch

In short and in plain language

SGB is the German Social Code.

It brings German social law together in several books.

For care firms, the books on health and care insurance matter most.

They cover things like care contracts and checks. They also say how firms work with the funds that pay.

Definition
SGB is the German Social Code, which brings together German social law in several books. For care services, the books on health insurance and on long-term care insurance are particularly relevant. They govern matters such as care contracts, quality inspections and cooperation with the insurance funds.