BGM managers Michèle Penz and Pia Grocholl with Top Brand Corporate Health certificate
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28.01.2026 Christin Müller 525

pme named "Top Brand Corporate Health" for the sixth time

For the sixth time in a row, the pme Familienservice has received the "Top Brand Corporate Health" award, making it one of the best service providers in the field of extended occupational health management in Germany in 2026.

pme's own Mindance app, an "all-in-one" platform for healthy, motivated, and productive employees, also received another award.

Michèle Penz, Head of Occupational Health Management at pme Familienservice:

"We are delighted to have once again been named a Top Brand Corporate Health. For us, this is more than just a seal of approval—it is a sign that our daily efforts are truly worthwhile. And that our concepts support exactly what many people want: a healthy, appreciative, and sustainable working environment."


 
Marlene Moehle-Assi from Mindance accepted the certificates for pme Familienservice Mindance at the ESG Summit. (Photo: EUPD Group)

About the pme Familienservice and the Mindance app

For over 30 years, pme Familienservice one of the leading providers of EAP services, supporting over 1,400 employers in balancing work and private life. We support employees in personal and professional crises, advise on prevention services, provide relief in organizing care, and offer coaching for managers and teams. In more than 90 facilities, we provide flexible, high-quality childcare.

Mindance is the health app from pme Familienservice offers digital prevention, a psychological hotline, and individual coaching. The app provides a wealth of interactive content on stress management, resilience, and exercise.

Together, pme Familienservice Mindance stand for a holistic health concept that empowers people, relieves companies, and promotes well-being in the long term—both personally and digitally.

About Top Brand Corporate Health

With its "Top Brand Corporate Health" seal of approval, EUPD Research helps companies find the right healthcare providers for their needs. The award is based on practical nominations from occupational health management experts and is considered an important benchmark in the healthcare provider market.

zero Spouses' emergency representation law: What you need to know!

Spouses' right of emergency representation
Age & care
28.12.2022 Gabriele Strasser 32152

Spouses' emergency representation law: What you need to know!

If a person was no longer able to make decisions about their own health due to an accident or serious illness, this often came as a nasty surprise for their spouse or partner.

Contrary to what they often thought, life partners were not automatically entitled to make decisions for their partner. The emergency spouse representation law gives spouses and civil partners the opportunity to make decisions in emergency medical situations, for example regarding medical examinations or treatments. 

In this article you will learn

  • When does the spouse's right of emergency representation apply and what options does it offer?
  • In which areas spouses will be able to make decisions in emergencies in future.
  • What limits the spouse's right of emergency representation has.
  • Why individual provision is still important.

When does the emergency spouse representation law apply and what does it include?

The "Right of emergency representation between spouses in health matters" comes into force in January 2023 .

According to this regulation, spouses can represent each other in emergency medical situations even without a living will or power of attorney and take over the healthcare of their partner who is unable to make decisions. However, this right only applies for a maximum of six months. 

If the condition has not improved after this, a legal guardian can be appointed by the guardianship court. Relatives, volunteers or full-time caregivers are usually considered for this.

In which areas will spouses be able to make decisions in future?

They can make decisions about treatments and examinations as well as decisions relating to property law that are directly connected to this (e.g. concluding treatment and care contracts). 

What are the limits of the spouse's right of emergency representation?

The new regulation expressly refers only to emergencies.

For example, spouses are only authorized to act once a doctor has confirmed their partner's incapacity in writing. In addition, the right of emergency representation only applies in direct connection with health care - but not for residential matters or the care of property.

Is the right of emergency representation mandatory?

No, it does not apply if it is contrary to the wishes of the patient. It does not apply if the patient has previously authorized another person in a health care proxy or has expressed a different will.

It also does not apply to spouses who are separated. 

What is recommended for comprehensive prevention? 

The spouse's right of emergency representation can be a great relief in acute situations. However, it does not replace the tried and tested precautionary options such as a health care proxy and living will.

On the one hand, these are not limited in time, and on the other hand, they offer considerably more freedom of design because they allow very individual arrangements for a wide variety of areas. 

An overview of spousal emergency representation law: 5 key points 

  • The emergency representation law comes into force in January 2023.
  • Spouses and registered partners can represent each other in healthcare matters.
  • The right of representation is only valid for a maximum of 6 months. 
  • A doctor must have confirmed the partner's legal incapacity.
  • Living wills and health care proxies are still recommended for comprehensive provision.
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