Health Insurance
Warken plans cost cuts for health insurers
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Federal Health Minister Nina Warken aims to prevent higher health insurance contributions from 2026 through cost reductions. The Health Ministry's draft proposes savings on administrative costs and hospital remunerations. Experts still warn of rising contributions.
Health insurance premiums expected to rise 5.1% in 2024
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Health insurers are proposing an average 5.1% increase in premiums for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans next year. This hike, driven by inflation and rising medical costs, would affect about 21 million enrollees. A potential government shutdown is unlikely to alter these rates significantly.