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4w ago

Care Needs Double to 5.6 Million in Germany

Demographic aging under the 2017 reform has expanded eligibility with care insurance struggling under mounting funding shortfalls.

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Die Zahl der Pflegebedürftigen in Deutschland hat sich in den vergangenen zehn Jahren verdoppelt - und dürfte weiter steigen. Der Medizinische Dienst Modernisierung und Fokussierung der Pflegebegutachtungen.

Overview

  • A report by the Medizinischer Dienst des Bundes shows recipients doubled from 2.7 million in 2014 to 5.6 million by end of 2024, driven by demographic aging and the 2017 care reform.
  • Assessments by regional medical services climbed from 1.5 million in 2014 to over three million in 2024, highlighting administrative pressures.
  • About 90 percent of care recipients live at home, with more than half arranging support without professional help.
  • Care insurance funds face mounting deficits due to rising demand, prompting Carola Engler to call for modernized assessments and access to electronic patient records.
  • The Statistisches Bundesamt projects as many as 7.6 million care-dependent Germans by 2055, underscoring the need for comprehensive reform.