Dentist not covered by health insurance? Another attack on people with low incomes
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Public Dental Care Coverage Faces Major CutbacksThe CDU economic council proposes ending statutory insurance for dental care, impacting millions of public health insured patients financially.
Key FactsFeb 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- The CDU economic council demands dental treatments no longer be covered by statutory health insurance.
- Currently, many public insured patients already pay out-of-pocket for dental services and often rely on supplementary insurance.
- Supplementary insurance policies increased by 4.5% in 2024, surpassing 31 million, reflecting growing privatization.
- This initiative aligns with a broader move to reduce solidarity in health coverage in favor of private financing.
Dental care should no longer be a benefit covered by health insurance.— This statement comes from the head of health insurance and reflects the demand that dental visits should not be covered by statutory health insurance.
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