Debt still growing

Friday, 12. April 2013, 13:06

 

Debt of medical facilities on unpaid premiums to the Social Insurance Company reached at the end of February 55.1 million euros. Compared to the end of 2012, there was an increase in receivables of € 6.4 million. Debts of facilities in the scope of Ministry of Health represented at end of the February more than 56.2 per cent of total assets, i.e. 31 million euros. Compared to January, the debts increased by more than 2.5 million euros. Transformed medical facilities have debt of € 24.1 million. Compared with the previous month, receivables of these medical facilities increased by almost 700,000 euros.

Staff members of hospital who owe to Social Insurance Company on outstanding contributions do not have to be worried. According to spokesman of Social Insurance Company, they are entitled to a benefit from Social Security even if the employer unpaid the premiums.