German SPD renews push to balance private and statutory long-term care insurance

The SPD is reiterating a proposal to equalize financing between private and statutory long-term care insurance in Germany, a move health economist Heinz Rothgang notes is not new. The proposal would likely shift costs or benefits across insurance pools, but its legislative prospects remain uncertain. This matters as it could affect the fiscal burden on German households and the sustainability of the long-term care system.