# Vienna Rescue Services Face Critical Funding Gap

October 2, 2026 at 04:53 PM

> Unions warn of a funding crisis for Vienna's rescue services as negotiations with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund reach a stalemate.

Trade unions [Younion](<https://austriareport.com/entity/younion-q1520555>) and [vida](<https://austriareport.com/entity/vida-trade-union-q1735868>) are warning of a critical funding gap for rescue and patient transport services in [Vienna](<https://austriareport.com/entity/vienna-q1741>). Negotiations between rescue organizations and the **Austrian Health Insurance Fund** (ÖGK) have stalled after months of ongoing discussions.

The ÖGK offered a 1.5 percent remuneration increase for 2026, despite inflation exceeding three percent. Currently, tax money and donations cover the deficit. **Bernhard Stoik** of Younion is calling for an improved offer to sustain these essential services.

The ÖGK claims states are responsible for rescue financing, noting Vienna only funds its professional service. While ÖGK transport spending in Vienna is 60 percent above the national average, unions argue the current reimbursement model remains insufficient.


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