2024-10-07 13:29:08
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Impending Insolvency Threatens Germany's Long-term Care Insurance
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According to media reports, the financial situation of the statutory long-term care insurance is significantly worse than previously known. In the traffic light coalition, talks are underway on how to prevent an impending insolvency in February. The government expects a need for an increase in the contribution rate of 0.25 to 0.3 percentage points to ensure financing until the 2025 federal election.
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