Länderaufsicht
Länderaufsicht is a German term that translates to "state supervision" or "country supervision" in English. In the context of the German public-private partnership, Krankenkassen (sickness funds), Länderaufsicht refers to the oversight and regulation of these funds by the respective German federal states (Länder).
Each Land has its own Länderaufsicht, which is responsible for ensuring that the Krankenkassen in that Land
The purposes of Länderaufsicht are multifaceted. First and foremost, it aims to protect the interests of insured
The specific powers and responsibilities of Länderaufsicht vary from Land to Land but typically include issuing
The Länderaufsicht system has a long history in Germany, dating back to the late 19th century. Despite