The costs for cataract surgery at the sanatorium, including lens calculation, the artificial lens, anesthesia services, etc., are covered in full by the BVAEB (Social Insurance for Public Servants, Railways and Mining) as well as the municipal health insurance funds (KFA). Billing is handled directly, so you do not need to apply for cost coverage in advance, pay a deposit, or submit any invoices afterward. The SVS only covers surgery costs for certain patients, and even then, only partially. In this case, it is necessary to obtain written confirmation of cost coverage from the SVS in advance.
Furthermore, practically all supplementary insurance plans cover the costs of cataract surgery in full. In this instance, you do not need to worry about the billing process.

For self-paying patients, the surgery currently costs 2,500 euros per eye.
Special lenses for correcting astigmatism and multifocal lenses for independence from glasses at near and far distances are normally not covered by health insurance providers or supplementary insurance. The current costs range between 350 euros for a toric IOL for astigmatism and 600 euros for a multifocal IOL. The exact costs depend on the specific lens type.