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Statutory health-insurance parameters update for 2026

In force Healthcare

In 2026 the general statutory health-insurance contribution rate remains 14.6%, while the officially announced average supplementary contribution is 2.9%; each fund sets its own supplementary rate. Contributions are assessed up to EUR69,750 annually. The general compulsory-insurance earnings threshold is EUR77,400, with a separate EUR69,750 threshold for the protected pre-2003 private-insurance group.

Who it affects

Employees, employers and voluntary members of statutory health-insurance funds.

Sources

Primary: Federal Health Ministry — GKV contributions ↗

Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology