Statutory health insurance

German government finalizes 2027 health reform draft with 16.3 billion euro savings target

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Following Chancellor Merz's announcement that the bill was practically ready, the German government finalized its health reform draft on April 28, targeting 16.3 billion euros in savings from 2027—down from an initial 19.6 billion—to address a 15.3 billion euro deficit at statutory health insurers. The Greens decry it as a burden on insured people and companies, while Health Minister Nina Warken calls it balanced. Cabinet approval is set for Wednesday.