Civil servant status (Verbeamtung) in Saxony-Anhalt starts with a medical examination by a public health doctor (Amtsarzt). This guide covers trainee pay during training, what the lump-sum Beihilfe means since 2026 and how to plan your cover up to lifetime tenure.
Short answer: In Saxony-Anhalt, a public health doctor checks your fitness before appointment. Trainee pay at entry grade A 13 is 1,744.00 euros gross according to the dbb pay table, status 1 April 2026, subject to promulgation. A lump-sum Beihilfe has applied since 1 January 2026, according to specialist sources only for people in statutory health insurance who joined voluntarily.
Key points
- Trainee pay at entry grade A 13 is 1,744.00 euros gross according to the dbb (status 1 April 2026, subject to promulgation).
- At entry grade A 12 it is 1,712.28 euros gross (same status and same reservation).
- Lump-sum Beihilfe has applied since 1 January 2026. Specialist sources say it is only open to voluntarily insured people in statutory insurance; the state regulation is decisive.
- As a rule, trainees without children receive a Beihilfe rate of 50 percent (status October 2026).
- Appointment for life follows only after a probationary period (§ 4 Federal Civil Service Act, BeamtStG).
How high is trainee pay in Saxony-Anhalt?
The table below shows trainee pay for both entry grades. The figures come from the dbb pay table, which is marked as a reproduction of state pay law.
| Entry grade | Trainee pay gross | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 13 | 1,744.00 euros | 1 April 2026 | dbb, per pay table, subject to promulgation |
| A 12 | 1,712.28 euros | 1 April 2026 | dbb, per pay table, subject to promulgation |
Which line applies to your teaching degree depends on school type and classification. The appointing authority confirms your classification in writing. The figures have not yet been checked against the official gazette, so have the authority confirm them before you decide. A comparison with other states is in the guide Trainee pay by federal state (in German).
What does lump-sum Beihilfe mean from 2026?
Saxony-Anhalt introduced lump-sum Beihilfe on 1 January 2026. According to specialist sources, it is only intended for people who are voluntarily insured in statutory health insurance. Under this model you receive a monthly allowance towards your health insurance contributions, instead of having each doctor bill reimbursed separately. The guide Beihilfe in Saxony-Anhalt explains the regular Beihilfe in detail.
Whether lump-sum Beihilfe applies to your case is decided by the exact wording of the state regulation. A comparison of both routes is therefore worthwhile. The table below sets them side by side:
| Model | How cover works | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Beihilfe with private top-up | Beihilfe reimburses a share of each bill, and your tariff covers the rest | Premiums usually rise with age, and acceptance depends on your health |
| Lump-sum Beihilfe with voluntary statutory insurance (per specialist sources) | Monthly allowance towards your contribution, insurance with a statutory fund | The allowance is calculated under the state regulation and is not quantified in this text |
Worked example for voluntary insurance. Assumption: you are insured at the minimum contribution basis and childless from age 23. Health insurance then costs 222.80 euros a month, including the average additional contribution of 2.9 percent. Long-term care insurance costs 55.37 euros. Together that is 278.17 euros a month (status 1 January 2026, calculated from the calculation values). An allowance from lump-sum Beihilfe would reduce this amount.
How does the medical examination work?
The public health doctor reviews your medical history and assesses whether known conditions could impair your service in the long term. The assessment relies on records, not only on what you tell the doctor. It therefore helps to collect discharge letters and test results in advance.
- Gather discharge letters and test results from recent years, especially for conditions that have affected you for a long time.
- Note your medication with dosage so that the questionnaire is complete.
- Ask when and how the report goes to the employer and whether you can see it.
What do probation and lifetime tenure mean?
Probationary civil servant status during training (Beamtenverhältnis auf Widerruf) serves the training period. Probationary status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Probe) serves a probationary period that comes before takeover. Appointment for life follows afterwards (§ 4 BeamtStG). State law sets how long the probationary period lasts in Saxony-Anhalt, so check the state civil service act rather than relying on estimates.
Does civil servant status fit your life plans?
Civil servant status offers planning security but also binds you. Anyone combining Beihilfe with a private top-up has a different cost structure from someone in voluntary statutory insurance. Both models have strengths and weaknesses.
- In favour: predictable income during training and a clear path to lifetime tenure.
- Against: a health examination that can make some tariffs harder to obtain, and dependence on state law.
- If you plan to move, compare the rules of the other state before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Does lump-sum Beihilfe in Saxony-Anhalt apply to all trainees?
According to specialist sources, no. It is said to apply only to people who are voluntarily insured in statutory insurance. Whether that applies to you must be checked against the state regulation.
Can I change my mind later?
One specialist source names a withdrawal period of three months. Whether this rule applies in your case is only confirmed by the wording of the state regulation. Ask before you apply which deadlines apply.
Why are the pay figures not yet confirmed?
The pay table is marked as preliminary and subject to publication in the official gazette. Until that check is complete, we give the figures with their reservation. The appointing authority remains responsible for binding information.
Will I have to see a public health doctor again after training?
The health examination is part of the appointment procedure. Whether a later takeover is checked again is set by state law. The appointing authority can tell you.
How does this affect my health insurance?
If you are entitled to Beihilfe, you are not compulsorily insured in statutory health insurance (§ 6 SGB V). Under the lump-sum model, voluntary statutory insurance may be chosen instead, provided the state rules allow it.
What to do next
- Have the classification at A 12 or A 13 confirmed in writing by the appointing authority.
- Check whether lump-sum Beihilfe applies to your situation and read the wording of the state regulation.
- Calculate both models with your actual contributions before you decide.
- Collect the records for the medical examination and clear open questions with the authority early on.
Related guides
- Teacher training in Saxony-Anhalt 2026/27
- Legal traineeship in Saxony-Anhalt
- Beihilfe in Saxony-Anhalt
- Health insurance during training (in German)
- Trainee pay by federal state (in German)
Sources: Federal Civil Service Act (BeamtStG), § 4 (retrieved October 2026); Social Code Book V (SGB V), § 6 (retrieved October 2026); dbb, Saxony-Anhalt pay table from 1 April 2026 (status April 2026, preliminary); GKV-Spitzenverband, fact sheet on 2026 calculation values (status 1 January 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
