F.A.Z. exclusive: Medical practices earn every fifth euro from private patients
In Germany, a significant portion of medical practices' income comes from private insurance patients, raising questions about the future of public health insurance.
Good news for Mexicans: the Consulate in Houston will have a free vaccination day in March 2026
The Mexican Consulate in Houston is offering a free vaccination day in March 2026, encouraging community participation without requiring prior appointments or medical insurance.
Collaboration between Private Insurers and the National Health System Freezes
The Greek Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, announced that discussions on integrating private insurers with the National Health System (ESY) have stalled and may not be realized during his current term.
LAPD officer hit with felony charges after allegedly skydiving while collecting full disability benefits
A Los Angeles police officer faces felony charges for allegedly committing insurance fraud by participating in skydiving while collecting full disability benefits for an exaggerated injury.
Arrival in France of a long-awaited preventive HIV treatment
A long-anticipated preventive HIV treatment, cabotegravir, is set to be available in France, fully covered by health insurance.
In Santarém, audience discusses the unemployment insurance for artisanal fishermen in the region
A public hearing in Santarém, Brazil, focused on the impacts of provisional measure 1323/2025 regarding unemployment insurance for artisanal fishermen.
Twelve dismissed at the Health Insurance Institute
Twelve employees were laid off at the Health Insurance Institute in Iceland, impacting the organization's operations.
How to proceed after a car accident? A special website will help with the minor ones
A new website has been launched in Czechia to assist individuals in managing minor car accidents and navigating the associated processes.
The Elite Medical Insurance: Scherer's Involuntary Confession
The book 'Neither Revenge nor Forgiveness' reveals deep insights into Mexico's health system, emphasizing the reliance on private over public healthcare during a medical emergency.
Insurance companies do not know if they can report fraud
Danish insurance companies are uncertain about their ability to report individuals committing fraud due to conflicting interpretations of personal data regulations with the Danish Data Protection Agency.
Healthcare System: Health Insurance Chief Demands Abolition of Voluntary Benefits of Health Insurance
Andreas Gassen, chief of health insurance physicians in Germany, calls for the elimination of voluntary health insurance benefits amidst a debate on healthcare system savings.
China's Biggest Health Scam! People Made 'Mental Patients' Without Illness
Investigations reveal that private psychiatric hospitals in China's Hubei province have been forcing people without mental illness into long-term admissions to exploit the country's public health insurance system.
One Third of Homes Remain Uninsured – Damages Are Dramatically Large!
A significant portion of Estonian homes remain uninsured, leading to potentially severe financial consequences for families in the event of disasters.
Darwin public servant arrested for alleged $5m NDIS fraud
A public servant in Darwin has been arrested for allegedly defrauding $5 million from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
High Insurance Premiums: Driving is Getting More Expensive
Insurance premiums are rising sharply, making driving increasingly costly, particularly in rural areas where public transport options are limited.
Quebec auto board sorry for online platform boondoggle, aims to regain public trust
Quebec's automobile insurance board has publicly apologized for the failures of its online platform rollout, resulting in significant cost overruns and a loss of public trust.
Carnival: Porto's cell phone insurance grows by 35% before major events
Porto Seguro has recorded a 35% average increase in cell phone insurance sales ahead of major events like Carnival.
Public Managers and Officials, Insurance Now Mandatory. Here’s How Much It Could Cost
Starting in 2026, anyone managing public resources in Italy will be required to take out an insurance policy to cover potential financial damages.
We are the insurance policy when a crisis comes. By abolishing fees, a key barrier would fall, say Stach and Korcová
The article features an interview with Lucie Korcová and her colleague discussing the funding model of public service media in Czechia and responses to a recent public petition.
The criticism is largely based on misunderstanding
Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, Iceland's Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, defends a proposed bill regarding the connection between public insurance and wage indexation, stating that much of the criticism it has garnered is based on misunderstanding.
Victims of accidents without compensation? Rise in OC policy prices? Project Poland 2050
The article discusses proposed changes to liability insurance (OC) by the political party Poland 2050, which aims to reform the insurance system and address concerns about compensation and rising premiums.
IMSS will vaccinate against measles for everyone, whether or not they are insured: Zoé Robledo
The head of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Zoé Robledo, announced that everyone can receive the measles vaccine at IMSS facilities, regardless of their insurance status.
The harsh figures of Ukrainian strikes made public in Russia
A Russian insurance company reports significant losses due to increased compensation claims tied to Ukrainian drone attacks, leading to unsustainable financial pressures on insurers in the country.
Eveliis Padar: go to work, you will get health insurance
The Tartu city government's plan to stop covering ambulatory medical expenses for residents without health insurance reveals a harmful mindset regarding personal responsibility and social safety.
Major Medical Expense Insurance: Pressure on the Public Sector
The report discusses the imminent and significant increase in Major Medical Expense Insurance premiums in Mexico, with potential hikes between 20% and 40% for 2026, which may result in a shift of patients from private healthcare to the overstretched public system.
Police pay ₦29.6m life insurance to families of fallen officers in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has disbursed ₦29.6 million in life insurance benefits to the families of deceased officers.
The insurance that reduces the ENFIA - Conditions and step-by-step process
Taxpayers in Greece can apply for a 20% discount on their ENFIA property tax until February 16 by insuring their homes.
Dental Checkups and Treatment: Which Dental Services Are Covered by the Health Insurance Fund
The article discusses various dental services covered by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund in Lithuania and the process for obtaining these services.
Doubts raised over R. Žemaitaitis' car rental – response from ‘Sodra’
The Employment Service confirmed that R. Žemaitaitis met the criteria for unemployment status in 2024, despite new public concerns about his eligibility for social insurance payments.
"Of all the bad issues of the government, I think this is the worst"
Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, leader of the Independence Party, expresses serious concerns regarding a proposal linking public insurance payments to wage indices, fearing it will lead to automatic increases in government spending and reduced incentives.
Unik Re reinforces its leadership in reinsurance amid rising risks in 2026
The insurance and reinsurance industry in Mexico faces significant challenges in 2026, including the potential reappearance of El Niño, which increases ocean temperatures and storm intensity, coupled with accelerated public infrastructure projects and energy developments, requiring enhanced risk assessment measures.
Difficult Search for Doctor Appointments: Booking Platform Doctolib Convicted
The Berlin Regional Court has convicted the popular booking platform Doctolib for misleading patients regarding appointment availability for public insurance holders.
Why does the new government want to change the public health insurance system? You will find out in the Round Table debate
The article discusses the new government's plans to reform the public health insurance system and invites readers to engage in a Round Table debate.
Announcement of the competition for the director of HZZO
The Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) has announced public competitions for the appointment of a new director and deputy director after the removal of Lucian Vukelić, who led the institution since 2017.
HZZO raises the price of supplementary insurance
The Croatian Institute for Health Insurance (HZZO) has announced a 62% increase in the price of supplementary health insurance, raising it to 15 euros per month starting February 1, 2026.