Increasing additional contributions: What does that mean for Berlin insured?

Increasing additional contributions: What does that mean for Berlin insured?

shock for the insured: health insurance companies demand more!

Berlin, October 16, 2024 - The shock waves roll through the households! The statutory health insurance companies have done it again and put the insured under massive pressure. The average additional contribution will increase from 1.7 to 2.5 percent! A result that lets the alarm bells ring and the Federal Ministry of Health will probably be confirmed soon.

to act: Who is hit the most? Hermann-Josef Tenhagen, editor-in-chief of Finanztip, warns of the upcoming financial burden that many cannot afford. "Without political countermeasures, millions of citizens must now accept the unstoppable increase in their contributions," he said.

future views for the insured

The numbers are alarming! Employees with a gross salary of 5,000 euros will have to expect a monthly additional burden of 20 euros from next year. At 4,000 euros it is already 16 euros, and even with a salary of 3,000 euros, sensitive 12 euros more can be found in the insured's wallet. In times of growing living costs, every increase is painfully noticeable!

It is no secret: the increasing additional contributions are the direct result of a chronically underfunded statutory health insurance. growing costs in the healthcare system and the challenge of an aging population drive the health insurers to the brink of their resilience! But the real question remains: Who puts responsibility on the shoulders of the insured?

politics in the crossfire of criticism

Politics bears the risk! With no effective measures that could bring relief for citizens, the system is further driven into the crisis. In addition, several costly reforms, such as the currently controversial hospital reform, are financially on the shoulders of the legally insured. Where is the necessary support from the health insurance companies?

Not everything is lost! There is a way for those affected: Change! "Insured persons should always keep an eye on the additional contributions from their health insurance company and quickly switch to a cheaper provider if an increase," recommends Tenhagen. Terminations are possible without any problems and the new health insurance company does the rest!

Finanztip is the most important contact point for insured persons who are looking for the best price-performance ratio. If you want the best deal, you should also pay attention to attractive additional services in addition to the price!

don't miss the chance to save money and get more from your health insurance company. act now!

Backgrounds to the current situation:

The annual assessment group has published its forecasts about the finances of statutory health insurance. This is made up of representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Office for Social Security and the top association of statutory health insurance companies and analyzes the system's financial flows. But the billion -dollar deficit will not be ignored in 2025. Again, the insured must prepare the consequences!

keep an eye on developments!

• The additional contribution increases from 1.7 to 2.5 percent.
• monthly additional burden depending on the income between 12 and 20 euros.
• politics remains idle while the reforms are pending.
• Insured persons should proactively search for cheaper alternatives!

Now the right time is to act and to take the future of your own finances in your hand!