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This article presents the topic of the rehabilitation children with disabilities through children and youth camps in West Germany, and how that is addressed under the compulsory health insurance laws. The author details the importance of rehabilitation, which emphasizes to children their capability of living a full life, and that they should fully utilize their physical capacities. The chance to go through rehabilitation in a camp setting would also enhance the experience, and the author discusses the role that health insurance carriers play in creating rehabilitation measures for children.

The second half of the article "Krankenversicherung...wohin?" which appeared in the August 1974 issue of this journal, is presented. It analyses the topic of compulsory health insurance in West Germany. The author discusses the care that citizens receive under the Reichsversicherungsordnung, in hospitals and prescriptions of drugs.

This article presents the first half of an article, which continues in the September 1974 issue of this journal. It presents the topic of compulsory health insurance in West Germany. The author discusses the care that citizens receive under the Reichsversicherungsordnung, in hospitals and prescriptions of drugs.

The article shows that in the absence of perfect information the competitive outcome in markets for insurance may be nonoptimal, not only as compared to the infeasible optimum that would have occurred if information were perfect, but also compared to optima that are feasible. One solution to this nonoptimality turns out to be some form of public intervention, and such a solution has recently been suggested or hinted at by several economists. It is worthwhile to mention two obvious sorts of propositions that are not the ones to be discussed in this article. It is obvious that if the government had or could obtain perfect information about the purchase-date state of the world, it could in principle provide the optimal insurance, or at least achieve a result superior to that of the imperfectly informed market. In conclusion, one should note that the failure of competitive equilibrium to be optimal occurs because a person who buys more insurance is, in effect, changing the probabilities of states of nature he faces.

Reform of the law of automotive torts, long discussed among American academicians, has recently become the subject of popular debate in France. Professor Tunc is the author of the proposals for absolute liability now being considered; he here explains the rationale and details of his plan against the background of the present French system of tort liability and compulsory insurance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on assistance for families and the role of West Germany's compulsory health insurance system. A definition of family, as used with regard to health insurance, is presented and a historical overview of family services is provided. Family policy, as well as provisions for individual family members are discussed.

The article focuses on the draft of the law § 218 StGB of West Germany's Social Code of Law. In particular, the law addresses abortions, presenting various law reforms regarding the responsibility of financing an abortion. Additional considerations include laws surrounding conception and the right to receive physician counsel before undergoing an abortion. The role of compulsory health insurance coverage is examined.

The article presents a report on the early detection of illness and how this affects social policy and public welfare. The author notes that preventive checkups and physicals have become a requirement under West Germany's compulsory health insurance system. Additionally, it is noted that preventive care is more often used by younger patients than older ones.

Examines compulsory health insurance in Australia. Controversy over the pooling of health care costs; Methods of pooling; Rationale behind compulsory insurance.

The article focuses on the economic issues related to the policy of compulsory health insurance in the United States. Voluntary health insurance plans are expanding at a rapid rate in areas where insurance or prepayment methods of meeting health expenses are needed and desired. This encompasses the areas of major illnesses, such as the large, unexpected, and non-recurring expenses for hospitalization and major surgery. Medical expenses fall into two categories: the small, expected, recurring expenses for doctors' visits, dentists' services, etc., and expenses for hospitalization, surgery, etc. It is for the latter category that insurance means of payment are needed. This is also the area in which voluntary insurance plans have been expanding at a rapid rate. Most people can afford to pay for the cost of medical care. It was found that if the policy of compulsory health insurance was adopted, the probability is that it would be so costly that the benefits derived from it would not justify the cost. The major difference between compulsory and voluntary health insurance lies in the element of compulsion.

The article discusses economic issues involved in compulsory health insurance in the United States. It has been argued that compulsory health insurance means no actual increase in money or resources spent on health, but only a different way of spending these resources. Two significant conclusions can be drawn from the analysis of the statistics on low-income families. First, almost all regularly employed American workers belong to families with incomes large enough to afford the cost of medical care. Second, not all of the 15.5 million low-income families can be considered unable to pay for medical care when their life income span is considered. Those who argue for compulsory health insurance point to the low per capita income of Negroes and state that their poor health is in large measure due to the fact that they cannot afford adequate medical care. The divergences between the various estimates of the costs of compulsory health insurance pose important implications for financing. Administrative difficulties of a system under which the individual shares directly a part of the cost of his benefits will depend on the type of scheme adopted.

This article presents a reprint of a lecture given in December 1970 at the Versicherungswissenschaftlichen Verein in Hamburg, West Germany. The author discusses the problems with the second law for compulsory health insurance, including the change in the limits of compulsory insurance, measurements to improve the early detection of illness and service regulations.

The article discusses the July 1966 decision of self-employed Austrian workers whether to be included in the compulsory health insurance system (GSKVG). The voting by local "kammern" or guild-like trade associations showed splits along provincial lines for and against membership in the national insurance.

The article discusses the need for timely German health insurance reform in view of financial deficits in the system largely due, according to the author, to retirees' benefit claims. An additional cost factor explored is the expense of medical treatment largely owing to on practitioners' honoraria and rising drug costs.

The article discusses population growth in West Germany, focusing on migration to cities in particular. The effect of this migration of medical care and available physicians is examined as well as accessibility to pharmaceuticals. Physician relocation is a main discussion and a decision reached by the Federal Constitutional Court with regard to doctors practicing within compulsory health insurance is outlined.

A critical reply to the article "Zur Frage der Einheitlichkeit des Versicherungsfalles in der Krankenversicherung," by Nobert Baierl is presented. The author discusses the points that Baierl made about whether or not an insurance event that renders the employee as disabled or unfit for work should be covered by sick benefits claims, and how the event is dealt with under the compulsory health insurance law in West Germany.

This article presents the topic of health insurance reform and what it means for the constitutional state in West Germany. The author discusses the reform plan that is being considered for the compulsory health insurance and how it will address income inequality. The author debates whether the provisions for services and goods are actually market adverse.

This continuation of an article in the July 1962 issue of "Zeitschrift für Sozialreform" discusses German law relating to supplemental pension insurance for a terminating employee in the mandatory health insurance. Regulations are cited governing a person exempt from mandatory insurance who moves into a job with obligatory insurance and vice versa.

The article discusses 1961 revisions to Swiss health insurance, which include a broadening of health benefits, regulation of spa visits, and changes to mothers' and disabled people's benefits. Additionally, insurance carriers may refuse to cover pre-existing conditions. Measures by the cantons to regulate health maintenance organizations are mentioned. Changes to social insurance premiums are presented.

The article discusses the role of insurance requirements for interns and volunteers in West Germany. In particular, details for interns seeking a diploma in library science as well as for medical assistants are outlined. Specifics pertaining to each program of study as well as the need for health insurance at each stage are discussed.

The article reports that a conference was held on May 1, 1961 in Bonn, West Germany by the Deutsche Angestellten-Gewerkschaft (DAG; German Employees Labor Union). The main topic of the conference was on the basic facets of modern social policy for employees. Discussions on pension insurance, compulsory accident insurance, and compulsory health insurance were among the events of the conference.

The article presents a draft of a law on the temporary reorganization of cash benefits in compulsory health insurance in West Germany.

The article presents the continuation of an article on social security in the People's Republic of Poland. In particular, the author focuses on a law pertaining to compulsory health insurance that was implemented on May 19, 1920. In particular, the law entitled insured individuals to benefits pertaining to leaves of absence, medical care, and sickness benefits for employees.

The article focuses on plans to reorganize a West German law on compulsory health insurance. In particular, the author addresses issues concerning traditions in establishing social legislation and implementing social policy reform. A historical overview of the development of health insurance policy is presented and the philosophy behind the welfare society in West Germany is discussed. The role of the government is a main consideration and the sociology of employer and employee is analyzed.

The article presents the continuation and conclusion of a previous article with the same title in the April 1959 issue of "Zeitschrift für Sozialreform." The article defines the conditions that apply to insurance-free workers, including a regular minimum annual income of 15,000 DM, and the conditions that define workers subject to compulsory health insurance.

The article presents the provisions of a proposed law reformulating German health insurance security. It discusses what people are required to be insured, whether their insurance is obligatory or voluntary, insurance benefits, premiums and sick fund accounts, contractual agreement, and treatment of special groups such as itinerant business people, household workers, mariners, and apprentices.

This article presents a reprint of a lecture that was originally presented at the annual meeting of the Gesellschaft für Sozialen Fortschritt in Bonn, West Germany. The author covered the topic of compulsory health insurance, and especially the care of health insurance doctors in West Germany.

The article discusses the provisions of the German law governing health insurances payouts when an employee is absent from work for health reasons. High numbers of payment claims have led to the liability consequences of those who abuse the system to pay higher premiums. Conditions are set for visits to the patients claiming illness and seeking sickness funds.

This article presents the topic of reform of the statutory health insurance doctors' laws in West Germany. The author states that this proposed reform has been brought up in connection with the reform of the compulsory health insurance. The author discusses the way in which doctors are rewarded for their care and the share of costs for the insured.

A continuation of an article on plans for reform with regard to compulsory health insurance in Germany is presented. In particular, the focus on Quartalsselbstbehalt (quarterly deductibles), which is supported by Helmuth Köhrer in his book Selbstbehalt-Erstkosten is examined. In addition, the concept of Inanspruchnahmebeteiligung (participation in claims), which is supported by Federal Ministry Head Kurt Jantz is discussed.

The article focuses on plans for reform with regard to compulsory health insurance in Germany. In particular, the focus on "Quartalsselbstbehalt" (quarterly deductibles), which is supported by Helmuth Köhrer in his book "Selbstbehalt-Erstkosten" is examined. In addition, the concept of "Inanspruchnahmebeteiligung" (participation in claims), which is supported by Federal Ministry Head Kurt Jantz is discussed.

The article discusses sick pay for laborers and discusses a law addressing compulsory health insurance in Germany. Various statistics outlining insured workers, sick pay, and health insurance costs are presented. Details related to wages and compensation for illness as well as the finances of state health insurance companies are discussed.

This article presents an answer to a small survey conducted by the lobbyists Müller, Dr. Götz, Franke and Müller and the political parties, the Christliche Demokratische Union and the Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern e. V. in West Germany. The federal minister for Arbeit und Sozialordnung answered questions on topics including compulsory pension insurance and health insurance.

The article discusses a proposal for reform of Germany's statutory health insurance law, first proposed in December 1958. The numerous critiques, changes, and inputs to the bill before it was put before the Bundestag (parliament) are described. The author traces the development of the legislation in its provisions governing people affected, benefit rights, roles of doctors and dentists and their emoluments, as well as the functions of social insurance agencies.

This article presents the topic of the compulsory health insurance in West Germany and the difficulties in researching the effects on the population. The author claims that social scientists are exhausting themselves in the handling of individual problems. The author also discusses the reasons for compulsory health insurance, which have changed since the original law was put into place.

The article discusses the proposals of the German Federal Labor Ministry (BMA) for the Reform of Pensioners' Health Insurance (KVdR). The bill would put pensioners into a common pool with other health-insured people, even though the pensioners represent a significantly higher risk group. Arguments are presented about various financing options.

The article discusses legislative health insurance reform in Sweden. Prior to the new legislation, Swedish health insurance was voluntary and privately regulated, resulting in the insured being largely those often or chronically ill and the insurance provider financially crippled. The new bill provides for compulsory health insurance as of January 1, 1955.

The article focuses on a report on West Germany's private health insurance with regard to the number of benefits dispensed since the year 1971. In particular, it is noted that contributions increased by 8.47 percent. Details related to those with full insurance coverage are outlined and numbers related to those who switched from the state's compulsory health insurance to private insurance are discussed.

The article discusses a West German law pertaining to compulsory health insurance. In particular, a draft of a law concerning preventive health services within the realm of health insurance coverage is addressed. Additional issues addressed under the law include disability services, hospital care, and industrial accidents.

The article discusses complaints made to the press by the Verband der privaten Krankenversicherung (PKV - Association of Private Health Insurers) in response to a bill proposed by the German government. The legislation, which changes mandatory health insurance income requirement limits and retiree obligations, is seen as a threat to the PKV's existence and a first step toward health services' nationalization.

The article discusses September 1960 parliamentary debate in Germany over health insurance reform. Various positions on the bill taken by Federal Labor Minister Blank, parliamentarian Kalinke of the Christian Democrats (CDU), and Atzenroth of the Free Democrats (FDP) are presented. Parliamentary agreement could be reached on only 40 of the law's 400 paragraphs.

The article presents information about West German discussion concerning self-regulation in health insurance. Reasons for the previous health insurance system's failure are described as problems with human nature and problems inherent to the system's organization. The health care reform is discussed, and the implications of health insurance self-regulation for families with low wages are noted. A suggestion is given to remove families with children from compulsory self-regulation.