Based on a review of the collection of insurance fees of the General Insurance Company during the last five years the author analyzes the behaviour of the system of collection of funds and possibilities to stop its fluctuations. Attention is drawn to the risks of collection of fees in 1999 and legislative measures are suggested which will prevent a negative impact of fluctuating fee collection on the financial balance of public health insurance.

        Key words: financial means – General health insurance company – collection of insurance fees – risk of income of health insurance companies – deficit of public health insurance – suggested legislative modifications