Social security systems of Lithuania and Germany: diversity of approaches

Abstract

Judging from the above regulations, we can assume that the question of health insurance is one of the most important health protection policy questions in the European Union.The paper by using comparative analysis method analyzes the health care systems of Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Lithuania. In the article is described concept and types of health insurance, is made comparison of circle of insured persons of the analysed countries, their rights and responsibilities. There is made analysis of management and funding of health care systems. Lithuanian and the German health care systems have common features and differences. In both countries the health care institute has retained the essential features of the compulsory health insurance. Lithuanian and German health care systems distinguishes between mandatory and voluntary health insurance. The compulsory health care scheme aims to involve all groups of persons. The countries concerned are different moral values, the ideological foundation of health insurance. Lithuanian and German health care systems are different in health insurance coverage, determination of underwriting fees and collection mechanisms, many other factors.