Cost of long-term care estimated at EUR 744 million by 2025

Ljubljana, 18 June - Health Minister Janez Poklukar said on Friday that a new bill on long-term care was necessary as the population was ageing fast ans there would be almost 70,000 beneficiaries by 2025. The costs of services for that year are estimated at EUR 744 million, with a third of that to be secured with a new contribution.