Language: English
Question 99 · Federal question
Who pays for social insurance in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer bezahlt in Deutschland die Sozialversicherungen?
- A Arbeitgeberinnen/Arbeitgeber und Arbeitnehmerinnen/Arbeitnehmer ✓ Correct answer
- B nur Arbeitnehmerinnen/Arbeitnehmer
- C alle Staatsangehörigen
- D nur Arbeitgeberinnen/Arbeitgeber
Translation
Who pays for social insurance in Germany?
- A Employers and employees ✓ Correct answer
- B Only employees
- C All citizens
- D Only employers
Explanation
Germany's main social insurances, health, pension, unemployment, and long-term care, are funded jointly by employers and employees splitting the contributions. Accident insurance is the one exception, paid by employers alone.
Tips
- Watch for absolute words like only, social insurance financing is nearly always shared between employer and employee.
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