20/14054: Report on the Federal Government’s Ordinance – 20/13710, 20/13813 No. 2.2, 20/14053 – Ordinance Adjusting the Contribution Rate in Social Long-Term Care Insurance 2025 (Long-Term Care Contribution Rate Adjustment Ordinance 2025 – PBAV 2025)
Introduction
The report 20/14054 is a document submitted to the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) by the Federal Ministry of Health. It provides an assessment of the impact of the proposed Ordinance Adjusting the Contribution Rate in Social Long-Term Care Insurance 2025 (Long-Term Care Contribution Rate Adjustment Ordinance 2025 – PBAV 2025).
Key Points
The PBAV 2025 ordinance proposes to increase the contribution rate for social long-term care insurance from 3.05% to 3.4% of gross income, effective January 1, 2025. The ordinance is intended to ensure the financial stability of the social long-term care insurance system and to meet the increasing demand for long-term care services in Germany.
The report assesses the impact of the proposed contribution rate increase on various groups, including employees, employers, and the self-employed. The report also examines the potential effects of the contribution rate increase on the overall economy.
Findings
The report finds that the proposed contribution rate increase is necessary to ensure the financial stability of the social long-term care insurance system. The report also finds that the contribution rate increase will have a relatively small impact on most individuals and businesses.
The report does note that the contribution rate increase will have a disproportionate impact on low-income earners. The report recommends that the government consider providing financial assistance to low-income earners to help offset the cost of the contribution rate increase.
Conclusion
The report concludes that the PBAV 2025 ordinance is necessary to ensure the financial stability of the social long-term care insurance system and to meet the increasing demand for long-term care services in Germany. The report recommends that the Bundestag approve the ordinance.
Additional Information
The PBAV 2025 ordinance is part of a broader package of reforms to the social long-term care insurance system. These reforms are intended to improve the quality of long-term care services and to make the system more sustainable in the long term.
The social long-term care insurance system is a mandatory insurance program that provides financial assistance to individuals who need long-term care services. The system is funded by contributions from employees, employers, and the self-employed.
The demand for long-term care services is expected to increase in the coming years as the population of Germany ages. This is due to the increasing number of people who are living with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
The German government is committed to ensuring that the social long-term care insurance system is able to meet the needs of the population. The PBAV 2025 ordinance is an important step in ensuring the financial stability of the system and improving the quality of long-term care services.
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