Health policy politician Janosch Dahmen (The Greens) has criticized the stability promise put forward by the statutory health insurance estimate circle for the coming year. According to Dahmen speaking to the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday edition), the federal government is repeating a stability promise for 2027 that failed to meet reality as early as 2026. Although the estimates show 2.9 percent, Dahmen noted that insured people are already paying significantly more in reality.
He further argues that the average supplementary contribution rate will actually be at least 3.1 percent in 2027, primarily because the estimate circle does not factor into its calculations the statutory requirements for health insurance funds to build up provisions. Dahmen strongly criticized those who promise politically stable contributions based on this data, asserting that they are confusing a statistical metric with the actual reality seen on pay slips.
The health policy politician also pointed out that forthcoming billions of euros in burdens-resulting from concessions made to hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry-along with significant economic risks, are not yet factored in. He stated that the coalition is merely deferring problems, beautifying forecasts, and concealing risks. Instead of addressing the structural causes of rising healthcare costs, he warned that the government is simply producing the next disappointment for employees and businesses.
The estimate circle announced on Wednesday evening that the average supplementary contribution rate for 2027 is set at 2.9 percent, unchanged.
