Social Insurance in Germany Quiz

German health insurance was established in 1883.

Professional associations and accident insurance funds provide accident insurance.

Old-age pensions, disability pensions, and survivor's pensions are key benefits.

In 2016, both employers and employees contributed 7.3% each to health insurance, with an additional 1.1% from the employee.

In 2016, pension insurance contributions were 18.7% of gross wages, split equally between employees and employers (9.35% each).

The Federal Employment Agency provides unemployment support during the job-searching process.

In 2016, both employers and employees contributed 1.5% of gross salary to unemployment insurance.

Health Insurance Funds were the providers of health insurance benefits in 2016.

Health insurance covered nursing care, services, and basic care in 2016. It also included household-related care.

In 2016, both employers and employees contributed 1.175% of gross salary to health insurance.