German coalition divides over relatives' financial burden in care reformExecutive summary: The German coalition is split on a proposal to limit the financial protection of adult children of care‑dependent individuals. The outcome will affect public spending on long‑term care, health‑insurance contributions and the political stability of the governing coalition. Federal coalition parties, patient advocacy groups, health‑insurance funds, and the Federal Ministry of Health. Negotiations will continue over the coming weeks, with a possible parliamentary debate scheduled in the next month.The coalition government is debating whether adult children of care‑dependent persons should remain exempt from co‑payments up to a certain income threshold, a rule introduced six years ago. The dispute reflects differing fiscal pressures and electoral calculations among coalition partners. No final decision has been announced yet.Open the full case file on Beyond →
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