Urgent Measures Needed to Stabilize Health Insurance Finances

Germany's statutory health insurance funds are facing a severe financial crisis. The GKV, representing these funds, is urgently calling for an expenditure moratorium. This measure aims to prevent any further price or fee increases that exceed current income levels. Without swift action, health insurance contributions could skyrocket by the next year.

Doris Pfeiffer, Chairwoman of the GKV, emphasizes the necessity of immediate intervention by the new Health Minister, Nina Warken. The minister acknowledges the critical state of the insurance funds, likening them to 'emergency patients.' Pfeiffer stresses that a spending freeze is essential to maintain contribution stability until structural reforms can balance revenue and expenditure.

The GKV also highlights the need for fair funding of medical care for citizens receiving government support. Warken has signaled her readiness to address these issues promptly, aiming to foster greater collaboration within the healthcare sector. The urgency for a legislative proposal before the summer break underscores the dire situation and the need for rapid action.