Health insurance revenues to increase by 3.42 percent in 2027

The Federal Ministry of Health has determined the average rate of change in contribution-liable income for all members of health insurance funds for the year 2027 to be +3.42 percent across the entire federal territory. The announcement dated September 4, 2026, was published on September 14, 2026, in the Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger) under the official reference BAnz AT 14.09.2026 B4. This figure forms the basis for the contribution and financial planning of the statutory health insurance.

Legal Basis and Procedure

The determination is made in accordance with Section 71 Paragraph 3 of the Fifth Book of the Social Code (SGB V). According to this, the Federal Ministry of Health determines the average rate of change in contribution-liable income for all members of health insurance funds per member.

The calculation is based on two data sources:

• the monthly surveys of the health insurance funds
• the quarterly accounting results of the Health Fund (Gesundheitsfonds)

The announcement was signed in Bonn on September 4, 2026, and signed on behalf of S. Gründer. The reference number is given as 60310#00005.

Comparison with the Previous Year

The corresponding figure for the previous year was published in an earlier announcement dated September 9, 2025. This appeared in the Federal Gazette under the official reference BAnz AT 12.09.2025 B2.

The new rate of change of +3.42 percent for 2027 thus shows the expected development of the contribution-liable income of the insured. It serves as an orientation figure for the health insurance funds for their financial planning and the calculation of contribution rates.

Significance for Insured Persons and Funds

The determined rate of change is a central steering variable for statutory health insurance. It is factored into the calculation of allocations from the Health Fund to the individual health insurance funds and thus indirectly influences the amount of supplementary contributions.

For the approximately 74 million statutory insured persons, the figure represents a reliable planning basis for the development of contributions in the coming year. On this basis, the funds can calculate their budgets and, if necessary, adjust their contribution rates.

The announcement is provided with a qualified electronic seal and is thus published in a legally secure manner. It applies to the entire federal territory and affects all health insurance funds equally.

Source: Federal Gazette, BAnz AT 14.09.2026 B4, published on September 14, 2026, Section Official Announcements, p. 1 (official reference: BAnz AT 14.09.2026 B4).