Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?
The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.
Cost Debate: When You Have to Pay for the Dentist Yourself
The article discusses the implications of dental treatments not being covered by statutory health insurance in Switzerland and Spain, questioning if this model could be adopted in Germany.
Dismantling the Welfare State: Against Half the Country
Concerns are raised over proposals to remove dental health coverage from statutory health insurance in Germany, highlighting the potential repercussions for uninsured individuals.
40 Days Until the Specialist: The Eternal Waiting Room for Statutory Insured
A survey shows that patients with statutory health insurance in Germany are waiting an average of 42 days for specialist appointments in 2024, significantly longer than in previous years.
Specialist Appointments: Statutory Insured Patients Must Wait Longer
Statutory insured patients in Germany are reportedly facing longer waiting times for specialist appointments, with an average wait of 42 days in 2024 according to the Federal Ministry of Health.
Waiting times for specialist appointments rise significantly within a few years
Patients with statutory health insurance in Germany faced longer waiting times for specialist appointments in 2024 compared to previous years, according to responses from the Federal Ministry of Health.
Waiting time for specialist appointments rises to 42 days in just a few years
New analysis reveals that patients with statutory health insurance must now wait six weeks for a specialist appointment, indicating an increase in waiting times.
Statutory Pensions: Are People Really Having Kids?
The article reflects on the anniversary of the German pension insurance system and questions the assumption that having children is a prevailing trend among people today.
Court convicts Doctolib for misleading insured individuals
The Berlin Regional Court has ruled that the online booking platform Doctolib must not show private consultation appointments with costs to statutory insured patients even when a filter is set.
Despite Contribution Increases: Only a Few Statutory Insured People Change Health Insurance Companies
A survey indicates that despite rising contributions, only five percent of statutory insured individuals in Germany switched health insurance companies in 2025, as reported by the consumer portal Finanztip.
Despite Contribution Increases: Only a Few Statutory Insured Change Health Insurance Companies
A recent survey shows that only five percent of statutory insured individuals in Germany switched their health insurance companies despite rising contributions, as reported by the consumer portal Finanztip.
Almost half of statutory health insurance funds increase contributions – millions now have less net income
Nearly half of Germany's statutory health insurance funds have raised contributions at the start of the year, resulting in millions of insured persons having a reduced net income despite only five percent switching their health insurance provider.
"Either Reduction of Services or Additional Revenue"
Health insurance companies are proposing a contact fee to address revenue deficits, suggesting a charge of three to four euros per patient visit, according to Andreas Gassen from the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
Chief of Statutory Health Physicians: Gassen demands a 'contact fee' for every doctor's visit
The head of the National Association of Statutory Health Physicians, Gassen, proposes a 'contact fee' for patients to help manage rising healthcare costs and reduce unnecessary treatments.
Healthcare System: Health Insurance Physicians Chief Demands Fee for Every Doctor Visit
The head of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, Andreas Gassen, proposed a 'contact fee' of three to four euros for every doctor visit in order to help control the rising billions in medical care costs.
Doctors and hospital representatives demand a 'contact fee' for patients - up to 40 euros would be due
Representatives from the medical field are proposing a 'contact fee' of up to 40 euros for patients as an alternative to a practice fee for doctor's visits, according to Andreas Gassen, chairman of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV).
Contribution Increases: Now Change Your Health Insurance
With the rising contributions to statutory health insurance, switching providers can effectively compensate for the increased costs expected in 2026.