Tag: Social security
Traffic light plans for health and care
Berlin The working groups of the traffic light parties had around two weeks to work out their proposals for a coalition agreement for a possible government. In the area of…
What is left of around 1000 euros
Independent consultant Offering technical expertise as a freelancer can be worthwhile. However, you shouldn’t be blinded by high daily rates. (Photo: E + / Getty Images) Dusseldorf Permanent employees sometimes…
“Now it has to be readjusted”
Frankfurt, Munich When it comes to the reform of old-age provision in Germany, the traffic light parties are not yet looking into their cards. The top representative of the life…
Capital for retirement and start-ups
In the context of the geostrategic disputes between the USA and China, the desire for European political and economic sovereignty is currently on everyone’s lips. But this also requires a…
Dispute over Jens Spahn’s e-patient file
Berlin There is one thing with health records: there is the index card with the family doctor. And one more in each additional practice. X-rays and vaccination records are already…
Which statutory health insurance companies offer the best service?
Rating customer service Insured persons who want to change the fund usually require telephone and electronic service times that go beyond normal office hours. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf In the…
Pension: The pension increase is unfair
Pension increase The pensions increase by more than five percent. The prospects are good for the older ones, but the younger ones have to take responsibility for it. (Photo: dpa)…
Comparison of pensions: Switzerland, Sweden, Austria
Pensioners in Switzerland With the view of the mountains and a higher standard of living in old age than in Germany, it is bearable. (Photo: Unsplash) Zurich, Stockholm, Berlin For…
Which statutory health insurance companies can score?
GKV quality ranking 2021 Employees with statutory health insurance can save money by changing their health insurance provider. They have the opportunity to do so every twelve months. (Photo: Getty…
Which statutory health insurance companies can score?
GKV quality ranking 2021 Employees with statutory health insurance can save money by changing their health insurance provider. They have the opportunity to do so every twelve months. (Photo: Getty…
TK boss Jens Baas warns of fee explosion
“Once the 40 percent mark falls, the contributions could rise quickly.” (Photo: Frank Beer for Handelsblatt) Berlin The head of the Techniker Krankenkasse, Jens Baas, has called on the traffic…
Pensions are expected to rise by more than 5 percent
Senior woman in front of a fruit and vegetable stand Around 21 million pensioners live in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The around 21 million pensioners in Germany can expect a…
Without reforms, there is a risk of an increase to 45 percent
Berlin There is a risk of a sharp rise in social security contributions in the coming election period if the future federal government does not take countermeasures. With the economic…
Pensions are expected to rise by more than 5 percent
Senior woman in front of a fruit and vegetable stand Around 21 million pensioners live in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The around 21 million pensioners in Germany can expect a…
Without reforms, there is a risk of an increase to 45 percent
Berlin There is a risk of a sharp rise in social security contributions in the coming election period if the future federal government does not take countermeasures. With the economic…
Without reforms, there is a risk of an increase to 45 percent
Berlin There is a risk of a sharp rise in social security contributions in the coming election period if the future federal government does not take countermeasures. With the economic…
According to the Ifo, basic child protection costs 27 to 33 billion euros
childcare The SPD, Greens and FDP have decided to combine various services for children. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It should be a core element of the social policy of a future…
Handelsblatt Today: Pension expert Raffelhüschen: “The high pension level requires significantly higher contributions”
According to the new pension atlas 2021, the statutory pension cannot secure the standard of living in old age. The pension expert misses courageous political decisions. .source site
GKV board member Kiefer calls for traffic light reforms
Caregiver in a retirement home The future government faces major challenges in care. (Photo: ullstein bild – Hoff / WELT) The National Association of Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) has called…
Statutory pension is insufficient in old age
Seniors on a park bench Experts are less relaxed about future pension developments. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Only just under half of Germans can secure their standard of living in old…