Tag #Techniker Krankenkasse

What are the main factors contributing to the record-high number of sick days among employees insured by the TK, and what are the immediate consequences for businesses and the German economy?

The average number of sick days for employees insured by Germany's largest statutory health insurer, TK, reached a record high of 17.7 days in the first eleven months of 2023. This is a significant increase from 17.4 days in 2022 and 2023, and 13.2 days in 2021, exceeding pre-pandemic levels of 14.1 days in 2019. The main reasons for absences are respiratory illnesses and mental health issues.",