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) recently revealed that the care insurance system is facing significant financial challenges, and he is determined to avoid discussing the topic of contributions again. Speaking to the Handelsblatt, Linnemann stated that the system needs to cut costs by approximately ten percent to prevent a billion-dollar deficit by 2027.
He added that while he cannot guarantee the absence of service cuts in any department, he does not plan to revisit the issue of contributions in the coming year. The minister emphasized that the contributions for statutory health insurance have already risen this year and that further savings from the health insurance companies are still possible.
Linnemann intends to wait for the proposals for comprehensive structural reforms from the Health Finance Commission, which are expected to be released at the end of December. He also believes that little room exists for additional burdens on the care contributions and does not anticipate an increase in the contribution for childless individuals.
Additionally, Linnemann is against a mandatory private care insurance policy and wants to promote private insurance through tax incentives.
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