The representative of the Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Omir Tsapalos, announced plans for government intervention regarding rising health insurance premiums during a morning program on Action24. He acknowledged the significant increases in premiums and indicated that the…
In January 2025, Germany recorded a historic peak in ancillary labor costs, reaching 42.3% of gross wages. This increase is primarily attributed to higher contributions to statutory health insurance, which rose from 16.3% to 17.5%. The report highlights that while…
The Consumentenbond is advocating for a ban on the practice of bundled sales of basic and supplemental health insurance, where consumers can only obtain certain supplemental policies by purchasing more expensive base plans. The organization highlights the difficulties this poses…
The Spitzenverband der gesetzlichen Krankenkassen has raised concerns about the discrimination faced by statutory health insurance holders in Germany, particularly regarding long wait times for specialist appointments compared to privately insured patients. Stefanie Stoff-Ahnis, the association’s deputy chair, argues that…
Panaagiota Kalapotharakou, president of the consumer protection organization EKPOIZO, highlighted alarming increases in health insurance premiums averaging 12-18% during an interview on ERTNews. She emphasized the burden on consumers, especially those with long-term contracts, who feel compelled to abandon their…
The PASOK party has proposed initiatives to lower private health insurance premiums and hospital coverage as the Greek Parliament reconvenes. Leader Nikos Androulakis criticized the ruling New Democracy party for supporting laws that allegedly resulted in exorbitant increases in insurance…
Starting December 22, 2023, consultation fees for general practitioners in France will rise from €26.50 to €30, with specialists seeing increases from €56.50 to €60. This long-awaited price adjustment follows a June agreement between health insurers and private physicians, aimed…
The Health Insurance Organization of Greece (EOPYY) is undergoing significant digital reforms aimed at enhancing real-time access to healthcare resources. Director Theano Karapodini highlighted the implementation of a verification code system and an initiative for remote medication delivery to 120,000…
Since July 2022, self-employed psychotherapists in Switzerland have been allowed to bill health insurance directly, but the rates remain provisional. A dispute has arisen as health insurers demand lower rates, citing rising costs, while the Federation of Swiss Psychologists argues…
The Mutualité Française announced a rise in health insurance premiums of 5.3% for individuals and 7.3% for employees by 2025. This increase is attributed to the doubling of healthcare expenses over 20 years, driven by factors such as an aging…
The Mutualité française has reported that health insurance premiums will rise by 5.3% for individuals and 7.3% for employees in 2025, following consecutive increases in previous years. This notification is essential for members to consider potential changes before the end…
A recent study indicates a decline in paid sick days in France from 327 million to 286 million between 2022 and 2023, attributed to the end of special pandemic-related measures. While the COVID-19 crisis seems to be over, the levels…
