# Greens File Motion Against Health Insurance Fees

October 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM

> The Green Party urges the Austrian National Council to reject proposed cost-sharing measures and protect private doctor reimbursements.

The [Green Party](<https://austriareport.com/entity/the-greens-austria-q193178>) has filed an urgent motion titled 'Being sick must not become a luxury' with the [Austrian National Council](<https://austriareport.com/entity/national-council-austria-q871363>). This action follows a leaked strategy paper from the employer side of the **Austrian Health Insurance Fund** proposing new cost-sharing.

The proposal suggests tiered fees for doctor visits for 7.6 million insured citizens and ending private doctor reimbursements. It also seeks higher contributions for part-time workers. This follows recent austerity measures approved by Minister [Korinna Schumann](<https://austriareport.com/entity/korinna-schumann-q54553858>).

The motion demands the government reject new deductibles and retain private doctor reimbursements. It further calls for a year-end plan to close supply gaps and shorten waiting times, addressing recent fee hikes and the removal of sick pay family supplements.

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