Pensioners pay double health insurance contributions – and politicians are watching. In 2024, the contribution assessment limit will be 62,100 euros.

On the contrary, the statutory health insurance's deficit is expected to be 3.5 billion euros in 2024. So you have the pensioners who want to satisfy one hand, and the health insurance companies who want the other. The problem will probably not be easy for the federal government to solve, writes Amy Walker. For many this causes a lack of understanding. The traffic light coalition actually wanted to address the issue. And now?