A single social health insurance institution. In some countries there are several sickness funds operating (Austria) or even competing each other (Germany). Some sickness funds are operating on a regional basis whereas others are limited to specific professional groups like farmers or self-employed persons.
Synonym: Social insurance institution
In German: Krankenkassa / Krankenversicherungsträger
Verwaltungseinrichtung der sozialen Krankenversicherung
Last update: 30 June 2023
Source: PPRI