Raising the contribution assessment limit: Will you soon have to pay more for health insurance?

The federal government wants to raise the contribution assessment limit for statutory health insurance. Our calculator shows what this means for you.

April 17, 2026, 4:46 p.m

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High earners should pay more for statutory health insurance, according to a bill from Health Minister Warken. The contribution assessment limit is set to increase by 300 euros in 2027 in order to relieve the burden on the coffers. High earners who cannot take out private insurance are particularly affected. The measure is part of a larger plan to address rising health care costs. Solidarity and family planning play an important role in this.

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High earners should pay more for statutory health insurance in the future. This is what a bill provides for presented by Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) on Thursday and with which she wants to relieve the burden on the coffers. The contribution assessment limit should therefore increase once by around 300 euros in 2027.

It is currently 5,812.50 euros gross per month. This is the threshold up to which health insurance contributions are due on income. Anyone who earns more does not pay any additional contributions on top of the salary above.