Ifo Institute: Savings in Health Insurance in Germany May Increase Costs in Other Types of Insurance
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, July 16 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Savings in Health Insurance in Germany May Increase Costs in Other Types of Insurance
Although cuts to the statutory health insurance system (GKV) in Germany reduce spending there, they may at the same time increase costs in long-term care, pension, or unemployment insurance, and for private households. Economists at the ifo Institute and Stanford University warn against this . . .
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Savings in Health Insurance in Germany May Increase Costs in Other Types of Insurance
Although cuts to the statutory health insurance system (GKV) in Germany reduce spending there, they may at the same time increase costs in long-term care, pension, or unemployment insurance, and for private households. Economists at the ifo Institute and Stanford University warn against this . . .