Pflege: Gutverdienern drohen stark steigende Beiträge in der Pflegeversicherung
Ein Reformplan sieht eine außerordentlich starke Anhebung der Einkommensgrenze vor, bis zu der Pflegebeiträge fällig werden. Dem neuen Gesundheitsminister Linnemann könnte das schnell Ärger einbringen.
Pflegeversicherung faces severe funding crisis as it approaches insolvency by October. In an effort to plug budget gaps, high earners may soon face significantly higher contributions to their care insurance. The German government plans to raise the income threshold for premium payment, currently set at 5,812.50 euros per month, to around 6,950 euros.
This would add over 1,100 euros in additional monthly premiums for high earners. The financing plan remains under negotiation, with the government yet to release concrete figures. The private health insurance association (PKV) estimates a 3% increase, which would directly impact the monthly salary of a self-employed individual with a child and a contribution rate of 3.6%.
Currently, the maximum care contribution is 209.25 euros per month, but it could rise to 249.97 euros.
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