Linnemann im Interview: „Ich werde den Teufel tun, noch mal an das Thema Zuzahlung zu gehen“
Der Bundesgesundheitsminister schließt im Handelsblatt-Gespräch Leistungskürzungen in der Pflege nicht aus. Linnemann will auch das System der Hausärzte verändern – und damit Kosten senken.
Bundesgesundheitsminister Carsten Linnemann (CDU) has warned that the care insurance system is facing significant financial challenges, with around ten percent in savings required. Without reforms, a billion-euro deficit was projected for 2027, according to Linnemann's recent interview with the Handelsblatt. He did not rule out further measures, stating, "I can't guarantee that there won't be any cuts to services in one place or another."
However, when it came to voluntary contributions from statutory health insurance members, Linnemann drew a line in the sand. "I'll go to hell before I go near the topic of contributions again next year," he declared. The minister noted that voluntary contributions had already risen this year, but he did not exclude another round of savings from the health insurance funds.
Linnemann expressed a preference for waiting on the comprehensive structural reforms of the Health Finance Commission, which are expected by the end of December. He also indicated little room for additional strain on care contributions. Regarding the contribution for childless individuals, he believed that the limit had already been reached and did not expect the health commission to propose further increases.
Linnemann also opposed a mandatory private care insurance and suggested that private insurance should be tax-favored. For more details, read the full interview with Carsten Linnemann.
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