What is the proper meaning of social solidarity? correct answers - The principle that the
government has a responsibility to ensure all citizens have access to essential social services
including healthcare
What is the proper meaning of subsidiarity? correct answers - The principle belief that matters of
government responsibility should be handled at the lowest level of government that makes
operational sense
What is the proper meaning of generalized reciprocity? correct answers - The principle belief in
giving to something knowing that you may not get an immediate returned benefit
How does the healthcare structure in Germany systematically integrate the principle of social
solidarity? correct answers - By mandating that providers and hospitals have to treat all citizens,
and that sickness funds must contract with any citizen, regardless of individual circumstance
What are the primary roles of the Federal Ministry of Health in Germany? (there are multiple
correct answers) correct answers - They monitor the operations of the providers and sickness
funds and maintain authority to regulate if necessary
- Establish health policy, rules & legislation by which the rest of the system must adhere
How many distinct State Ministries of Health are there in Germany? correct answers - 16
Which of the following are responsibilities of the State Ministries of Health in Germany? correct
answers - They supervise the operations of the providers and sickness funds
- They are responsible for maintaining the healthcare infrastructure of public hospitals
throughout their region
- Public health efforts
Does Germany have safety net programs? correct answers - Yes, children are exempt from all
cost-sharing and adults have a spending cap equal to 2% of their household income
In Germany, healthcare delivery is....(select all that apply) correct answers - Decentralized
- Private
In Germany, sickness funds are....(select all that apply) correct answers - Private
- Decentralized
Which of the following properly describes aspects of German Private Health Insurance? correct
answers - Only those who make over ~$70,000/year qualify
- The premium is set by your performance on an individual health assessment
How many generalized models of healthcare systems are there in the world? correct answers - 4