Lawmakers in Germany's ruling coalition have agreed to plans to increase compulsory contributions to state health insurance. Healthcare payments will be increased from the current 14.9 percent of gross wages to 15.5, while workers will pay 0.5 percent less toward unemployment funds.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet is expected to back the proposals at its session on Tuesday.
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