“Eight out of ten older people have money worries’ – NU.nl

The main reason, according to the ANBO the disposable income of pensioners for years “under considerable pressure ” state.” According to the estimates they will again deteriorate next year, compared with working people. That is unacceptable, because the costs of care and maintenance substantially increase every year, ” said Liane den Haan, director of the association.

One of the solutions according to the organization the compulsory excess of the health insurance decrease from 385 to 285 euros. In addition to price increases, the rules of pension funds should be flexible, so that pensions can be easily customized.

Buying Power

Earlier, Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem of Finance

stated that the government purchasing power of the elderly and beneficiaries for next year will be repaired.

According to estimates by the Central Planning Bureau (CPB), the purchasing power of workers increases next year to grow by 1.1 percent. But benefit recipients and pensioners will probably deteriorate, with respectively 0.1 and 0.7 percent

By:. ANP / NU.nl