Social Minister Korinna Schumann rejects the proposals for the introduction of new co-payments in social insurance and emphasizes that rising health costs should not lead to higher payments for sick individuals. #Sozialversicherung #Gesundheitssystem #Krankheit (translated)
The Greens have submitted an urgent motion in the National Council for free medical visits to protest against the savings proposed by business representatives in the healthcare system, such as tiered deductibles and the elimination of reimbursement for visits to private doctors, while Social Minister Korinna Schumann and other parties strictly reject these proposals. #Sozialversicherung #Gesundheitssystem #Selbstbehalte (translated)
All the more frustrating is the idea, brought up internally by ÖGK chairman Peter McDonald (as a representative of employers) and recently made public by the "Krone," to introduce co-payments in health fund practices in order to reduce the number of (unnecessary?) doctor's visits. #Selbstbehalt #Gesundheitssystem #Österreich (translated)
The introduction of deductibles for general practitioners is considered the worst solution, as it exacerbates existing problems in the Austrian healthcare system and could prevent disadvantaged patients from accessing medical assistance in a timely manner. #Selbstbehalt #Gesundheitssystem #Österreich (translated)
The article addresses the possible explosion of costs in healthcare and the upcoming questioning of Schumann in Parliament regarding the deductibles. (translated)
The Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) is considering new deductibles for doctor's visits as well as the elimination of reimbursement for chosen doctor visits, which has led to strong criticism from various political parties and Health Minister Korinna Schumann. #ÖGK #Gesundheitsreform #Wahlarzt (translated)
Die Verdoppelung der Selbstbehalte bei der BVAEB ab dem 1. Juni 2026, die aufgrund einer angespannten Budgetsituation beschlossen wurde, stößt auf massive Kritik von Seniorenvertretern und der Opposition, die die Maßnahme als inakzeptabel und unfair empfinden, insbesondere da viele Versicherte erst kurz vor Inkrafttreten von dieser Entscheidung erfahren haben. #BVAEB #Selbstbehalte #Gesundheitsreform
Es brauche umgehend Strukturreformen hin zu schlanken Entscheidungs- und Verwaltungsstrukturen und einer Finanzierung aus einer Hand, allerdings ohne Selbstbehalte und weitere Belastungen für Patienten.
