5:08 21 November 2024
Health premium reform debated
The government’s proposed health insurance reform for entrepreneurs, set to start in 2025, has sparked controversy. It aims to reduce contributions for nearly 900,000 small and medium-sized businesses, eventually impacting 2.5 million firms. Critics argue the changes favor higher-income entrepreneurs while imposing disproportionate burdens on lower earners. Experts like Małgorzata Samborska and organizations such as Grant Thornton highlight the inequities in the current and proposed systems. Public consultations were bypassed, raising further criticism. Opposition members propose progressive adjustments to address inequalities and safeguard healthcare funding. (Source: PAP)
