insurance

Statutory health insurance reform passed by Bundestag after turbulent debate Germany’s Bundestag approved a statutory health insurance reform on July 10, 2026, after a heated session that underscored political urgency …

Green MP Files Emergency Bid to Halt Bundestag Vote on Sparpaket for the Krankenkassen Green MP Janosch Dahmen has asked Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court to block a Bundestag vote on …

Coalition softens GKV contribution stabilization law with reduced family fees and extra federal funding German coalition softens GKV contribution stabilization law: lower family insurance fees, €1.4bn extra federal funding in …

Hamburg Greens leadership reportedly pays overdue social security contributions amid internal dispute Hamburg Greens leadership reportedly paid overdue social security contributions after internal disputes, even though the party had planned …

Travel Cancellation Insurance and Summer Flight Disruptions: What Travelers Need to Know Summer travel fears over fuel shortages and cancellations: when travel cancellation insurance applies, what it covers, and practical …

Germany unveils care insurance reform bill to cut costs and close multi‑billion euro gaps Nina Warken unveils a care insurance reform to cut costs, boost prevention and close multi-billion euro …

Delay Costs: Occupational Disability Insurance Becomes Harder and More Expensive after Health Problems Delaying occupational disability insurance can push premiums up or block cover once health issues arise. Find what …

German economic advisers call for overhaul of Soziale Pflegeversicherung (SPV) as costs surge Germany’s Soziale Pflegeversicherung (SPV) faces mounting financial strain, say the Council of Economic Experts in their spring …

Council of Economic Experts urges sweeping GKV reform and cohort‑funded care overhaul in Germany Germany’s Council of Economic Experts calls for sweeping GKV reform, proposing civil servants join the statutory …