# #Healthcare in the news

October 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM

> Greens File Motion Against Health Insurance Fees · Austrian Health Report 2026 Shows Gender Gap · New Parent-Child Pass Program Launches October 1

[Greens File Motion Against Health Insurance Fees](<https://austriareport.com/article/greens-file-motion-against-health-insurance-fees-abb2ee06>)
*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.

[Austrian Health Report 2026 Shows Gender Gap](<https://austriareport.com/article/austrian-health-report-2026-shows-gender-gap-ff409fc3>)
*October 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM* - A new study reveals only 41 percent of women are satisfied with Austria's healthcare system amid reports of dismissed medical symptoms.

[New Parent-Child Pass Program Launches October 1](<https://austriareport.com/article/new-parent-child-pass-program-launches-october-1-ddec6cdf>)
*September 29, 2026 at 02:04 PM* - The updated Parent-Child Pass debuts with new medical exams and a 17-page booklet, while the electronic version is delayed until 2027.