Regarding social needs in Germany long-term care is an important issue due to an ageing population. Shrinking social … introduced in Germany. In recent years some drawbacks of the social long-term care insurance structure turned out to be in need … of reform: While health insurance is a fully comprehensive system, long-term care insurance only provides limited cover …

Regarding social needs in Germany long-term care is an important issue due to an ageing population. Shrinking social … introduced in Germany which is similar in nature to the other social insurances, such as the health care or pension insurance … transfers. In recent years some drawbacks of the social long-term care insurance structure turned out to be in need of reform …