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Is Germany about to scrap free health insurance for spouses?

Summary by The Local - De
Millions of families in Germany would owe hundreds of euros more in monthly healthcare costs if plans to abolish free spousal cover go ahead. We look at what’s being discussed – and what it could mean for you.

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merkur.demerkur.de
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The statutory health insurance companies urgently need money. A reform proposal by the Federal Government creates a dispute – and could become expensive for families.

derwesten.dederwesten.de
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thueringen24.dethueringen24.de
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Free family insurance for spouses could soon be a thing of the past. According to reports, the federal government plans to abolish free protection – and replace it with a monthly compulsory levy.

·Germany
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Center

The CSU chairman Söder has opposed to abolishing non-contributory co-insurance from non-working spouses in statutory health insurance. Media had reported on corresponding government plans.

·Germany
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Center

The statutory health insurance companies fear a billion deficit for 2027. The Federal Government is therefore planning fundamental reforms. The focus now seems to be on the free co-insurance of spouses.

·Hamburg, Germany
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Lean Right

End of free co-insurance? The reform would hit families hard, but only solve a small part of their financial problems.

·Berlin, Germany
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Lean Left

Among many reform ideas for the health care system, the abolition of co-insurance for spouses is discussed. It would burden earners' households – a no-go for CSU boss Markus Söder.

·Germany
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The Local - De broke the news in Germany on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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