Krankenversicherung: Höhere Beiträge für Gutverdiener – Bis zu 1220 Euro mehr pro Jahr
Die Beitragsbemessungsgrenze der Kranken- und Pflegeversicherung soll nach Plänen des Arbeitsministeriums im kommenden Jahr angehoben werden. Damit steigen die Beiträge für Gutverdiener.
Berlin – Starting in 2027, individuals earning more will face considerably higher social contributions in Germany, potentially adding up to 1,220 euros per year, according to a draft regulation from the Federal Labour Ministry. The Handelsblatt had previously reported on this plan back in early September.
As per the proposed changes, the contribution threshold for the statutory health insurance would rise from 5,812.50 euros to 6,375 euros monthly. This increase would also apply to the care insurance, with the threshold moving from 8,450 to 8,850 euros monthly. However, potential further adjustments through the upcoming Pflegeneuordnungsgesetz (Care Reform Act) are not yet accounted for, which could result in an even higher burden in 2027.
For a legally insured employee earning above the new thresholds, the draft would translate to almost 102 euros more in social contributions per month, or roughly 1,220 euros annually, assuming no changes in the contribution rates. The employer would typically bear the same additional cost. Notably, workers without children would experience a slightly higher tax burden due to a subsidy for the care insurance.
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