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PRESS STATEMENT No more excuses against fully funded long-term care insurance

Hans-Jürgen Urban, Social Affairs Director of IG Metall, comments on the new report by health economist Prof. Dr. Rothgang on the performance and financing of long-term care insurance

IG Metall, Mainforum, Gebäude, Fahnen
Foto: IG Metall

29 January 2025 29 January 2025

Hans-Jürgen Urban, Social Affairs Director of IG Metall:
"The burden on those in need of long-term care and their families is enormous. Monthly bills of over 3,000 euros from nursing homes are virtually impossible for most people to afford. Instead of 'partial coverage,' we finally need comprehensive long-term care insurance that covers all care-related costs. The report shows that such comprehensive long-term care insurance can be financed in a cost-neutral manner if a universal long-term care insurance system is introduced. Fewer financial worries for those affected, greater social justice, no increase in contribution rates—what more could you ask for? The future government must take action here. There are no more excuses.”

 

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