Private Krankenversicherung: Höhere Beiträge für Privatversicherte: So stark unterscheiden sich die Kosten bei den Anbietern
Millionen Privatversicherte müssen sich auf höhere Beiträge einstellen. Wie stark die Kosten steigen, unterscheidet sich je nach Anbieter erheblich.
Millions of private insured individuals in Germany are expected to face higher costs for their health insurance next year, according to figures from the Association of Private Health Insurance (PKV). Around 53% of full insured individuals will need to prepare for increased contributions upon the new year. The average rise in premiums for those affected is 13.4%.
The association attributes this increase to rising healthcare expenditures. Last year, private health and nursing insurers collectively spent 42.1 billion euros on benefits, which is 7.2% more than the previous year. Hospital treatments and medications have seen particularly significant cost increases for these providers.
The extent of the premium hikes varies among different insurers. The Handelsblatt sought information from several major private health insurers, but most were hesitant to comment. However, some numbers provide an initial overview. The market leader, Debeka, which covers around 700,000 customers, will see premiums rise by an average of 6.7%, according to Debeka's response to inquiries.
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