German Health Minister Warken Proposes 3.5% Surcharge on Spouses‘ Income for Statutory Health Insurance Starting 2028
Starting in 2028, legally insured spouses in Germany who do not qualify for exemptions will pay a 3.5 percent surcharge on their partner’s assessable income for health insurance, ending decades of free family coverage for many. The reform, proposed by Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken (CDU), targets approximately 1.3 million spouses currently covered under … Weiterlesen …