"BERGISCHE KRANKENKASSE and Bayer 04 Leverkusen have been working together since 2020 and now it's clear: The partnership is being extended! As the official health partner of the Werkself, BERGISCHE not only supports the club, but also the people from the region," says Frank Goworek, deputy director of BERGISCHE KRANKENKASSE. "The partnership stands for more than just sport - it stands for responsibility, education and innovative health services that are close to the people."
The BERGISCHE KRANKENKASSE logo will therefore also be visible on the media backdrops in the Mixed Zone and at press conferences at the BayArena before and after Werkself matches over the next three years. The fact BKK will also be a partner of the Bayer 04 Football School is just one element of the long-established company's partnership with the German Champions League team. Company health management, education and lectures in the area of health and prevention, the branding of the Bayer 04 Lions Club and an eSports health campaign complete the close cooperation.
About BERGISCHE KRANKENKASSE:
Bergische Krankenkasse is a modern company health insurance fund with regional roots and over 150 years of tradition. With around 75,000 policyholders, Bergische is one of the medium-sized statutory health insurance funds in Germany. The company's portfolio is characterised by a strong commitment to and financing of sports and health courses. The offer is supplemented by numerous voluntary services, such as prenatal care and digital health services.
As the official health partner of Bayer 04 Leverkusen and other regional sports clubs, the Bergische Krankenkasse is actively involved in prevention and exercise, especially in the Bergisches Land region, the common area of activity of BKK and Bayer 04. Insured persons also benefit from a wide range of supplementary tariffs, for example for dental treatment, hospital stays or benefits abroad.
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