Debate over health insurance premiums often intensifies at year-end, but CZ's annual report has sparked widespread coverage right away.
CZ forecasts premiums will rise at least twice as much in 2019 as in 2018, based on their latest analysis.
Premiums increased 3% from 2017 to 2018, reaching €116.25 monthly. A doubled hike for 2019 would add €84 annually—and that may be conservative.
What's driving this?
CZ has offered below-cost policies for years, drawing down reserves that are now nearly exhausted. A premium adjustment appears inevitable.
Key reactions
The Ministry of Health notes insurers often issue such warnings mid-year. The Consumers' Association suspects it's strategy to frame any real increase as restrained.
2019 premiums will be announced mid-November.
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