In an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland, the politician emphasized the existing burdens faced by individuals caring for their parents. Currently, adult children are only required to contribute financially if their gross income exceeds €100,000. The reform proposal by Health Minister Warken suggests a review of this threshold to alleviate rising social assistance costs for municipalities. Recent data indicates that individuals have been paying over €3,200 monthly out-of-pocket for nursing home placements in the first year. This information was reported on June 15, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.