Muchitsch unveiled: FPÖ distracts with scandalous letters!

Muchitsch unveiled: FPÖ distracts with scandalous letters!

Wien, Österreich - SPÖ social spokesman Josef Muchitsch has practiced sharp criticism of the FPÖ and its chairman Herbert Kickl. In his recent statements, Muchitsch found that Kickl and the ÖVP sent a budget package to Brussels, which led to an increase in health insurance contributions for pensioners: inside. This caused a wave of lack of understanding among those affected, who now have to expect higher costs.

Muchitsch accused the FPÖ to distract important topics with a so-called "pseudo letter" and demanded more transparency in politics. In another point, he brought up that the FPÖ-Wien boss was involved in a speech scandal and that presumably tax money for private amusements by the former party leader H.C. Strache have been abused. This raises questions about the responsibility of the FPÖ in BUND and Vienna, which Muchitsch considers to be unacceptable.

health insurance contributions and social compensation

The increase in health insurance contributions mentioned by Muchitsch made the hearts of many retired insured be faster, because the increase is intended to benefit the health sector 100 percent. While the premium increase with two euros net with a monthly gross gross of 1,000 euros, pensioner has to pay 11 euros net with 2,000 euros in gross incorporation.

A positive aspect that Muchitsch emphasizes is the fact that the prescription fee will not be increased in the coming year. In addition, the upper limit for pharmaceutical costs is reduced, which could relieve many seniors. In view of the information from the Federal Ministry of Health, which states that pensioners subject to insurance, health insurance contributions must be particularly relevant from the statutory pension insurance and from pension benefits could be particularly relevant. Half of this source contributions are borne by the pensioners and the pension insurance institution.

The effects of changes in contributions

The increase in the KV contributions is also influenced by the fact that voluntarily insured pensioners have to use all their income, such as pension and pension payments, to make a contribution assessment. In 2020, an allowance for compulsory insured company pensioners was introduced, which is up to 187.25 euros per month, but this amount can be adjusted annually depending on wage development.

Muchitsch also expressed a positive statement about the negotiations between ÖVP and NEOS, which made social balance in the budget possible and is a necessary step towards more justice in the financial distribution of health costs. The circulars in the healthcare system should be promoted sustainably.

A functioning social security system is essential for society, especially in times when the stress for pensioners increases more and more due to rising costs. The measures that are in the political discussion could have a decisive influence on the quality of life of pensioners: inside, as well as the statistics of the Austrian Union Confederation. These show that there are challenges in social law in international comparison that urgently need to be addressed. The website of the trade union association provides scripts and brochures that deal with the topics of social policy and should make it easier for citizens to find out and become active on the inside.