Under specific conditions, it is possible that the statutory health insurances temporarily defer contributions to social security. The deferral of social security contributions is a supplement to the comprehensive support for companies and the self-employed, which is currently being decided by the Federal Government, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. In principle, the contributions can only be deferred if all other measures from the various aid packages and support measures of the Federal Government have been exhausted. Please inform yourself at the health insurance association (press release, background and FAQ) and / or your health insurance companies about the possibilities of deferral or payment in installments of your contributions.