Hagist, Christian; Holldorf, Inken; Pütz, Claudia - Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre und … - 2005
One unique feature of the German health insurance system is the possibility for certain socioeconomic groups to opt … statutory health insurance funds (SHI funds) compared with private health insurance companies, Germany?s third largest SHI fund … pilot scheme indicate that these deductibles are compatible with the principles of solidarity in the statutory health …