time: 07.02.2023

PKV Ombudsman Report 2022: Complaints Against Private Health Insurers Rise, Premium Increases Top the List

07.02.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

The German Ombudsman for Private Health Insurance (PKV) reported a 6.4% increase in complaints for 2022, though the overall rate remains low. Premium adjustments were the most frequent grievance, followed by disputes over medical necessity and fees. This analysis breaks down the complaint data for both comprehensive and supplementary private health insurance, offering insights for policyholders.…

Nursing Home Out-of-Pocket Costs Surge 13%: National Average Hits €2,411, Highlighting Long-Term Care Insurance Gap

07.02.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Out-of-pocket costs (Eigenanteile) for German nursing home residents have jumped another 13% year-over-year, reaching a national average of €2,411 per month as of January 1, 2023. This steep increase exposes the severe limitations of statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) and raises urgent questions about financial planning for aging. Explore regional variations, the ineffective 2022 reform, and why private supplemental coverage is becoming essential.…