Who submitted the question to the Council of State on sick pay premiums 2027?

The question to the Council of State was forwarded by the senior advisors of the Ticinese League Andrea Censi and Sem Genini to clarify the data used in the evaluation of the proposals made by insurers and the concrete measures to contain health costs.

What are the forecasts of an increase in health insurance premiums in 2027?

Preliminary estimates released by bonus.ch indicate a national average increase of between 4.5% and 5% for next year. These are projections waiting for the Federal Office of Public Health to officially communicate the final awards.

What growth scenarios were asked of the Council of State?

In the document filed with the Grand Council, it is requested to quantify the greater financial need linked to the individual reduction of premiums considering three different hypotheses of increase compared to the previous year: increases of 3%, 5% and 7%.

Health insurance premiums 2027 in Ticino: question to the Government (cross-border guide)

Di Redazione Frontaliere Ticino · Published on 15 September 2026

Government building in Bellinzona and panoramic view in Ticino

The Grand Councillors Censi and Genini present a question to the Council of State on the sick pay premiums 2027 and on the estimates of increase in Ticino.

Context

In a nutshell

Question to the Council of State on 2027 premiums
Census and Genini ask for clarity on the data used
Bonus.ch forecasts estimate an increase of 4.5% and 5%
Request for savings measures without increasing taxes

Key facts

Promoters: Andrea Censi and Sem Genini
Bodies: Council of State, FOPH
Increase forecast: between 4.5% and 5%
Scenarios of increase: 3%, 5%, 7%

The sick cash awards of 2027 have not yet been officially announced, but the issue is already at the center of political news in Ticino. The Grand Councillors of the Ticino League Andrea Censi and Sem Genini sent a question to the Council of State to clarify the data used in the evaluation of the proposals made by insurers and the concrete measures to contain health costs.

The origin of national estimates and forecasts

The initiative of the League deputies is inspired by the anticipations disseminated by bonus.ch, according to which next year there will be an average national increase of between 4.5% and 5%. However, these are preliminary projections and estimates, pending the final awards being officially communicated by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). The issue is part of a complex framework marked by tariff dynamics and billing times that require constant monitoring by the cantonal authorities to protect the purchasing power of Ticino policyholders.

Operational details

The question presented by Andrea Censi and Sem Genini is directly linked to a CdT article dated 9 September, which highlighted a delay in the billing of outpatient medical services due to the introduction of a new global tariff system. Faced with this scenario, the two senior advisors ask the Ticino Executive what data have been received from insurers and the FOPH, what observations or requests for rectification have been made and how the services not yet invoiced are considered to avoid unreliable estimates or double counting.

In the detail of the document filed with the Grand Council, the State Council is asked to quantify the greater financial need linked to the individual reduction of premiums taking into account three different hypotheses of increase compared to the previous year: increases of 3%, 5% and 7%. For each of these three scenarios, MEPs call for a precise distinction between overall spending, funding from federal sources and the net burden that would actually remain with the Canton. This detailed analysis serves to understand the economic sustainability of health coverage and the amount of resources needed to support citizens residing and insured in Ticino.

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Key points

The political discussion around the LAMal awards estimated for 2027 prompts the representatives of the Ticinese League to urge the timely adoption of structural savings measures as early as next year. Among the areas indicated by the MEPs are in particular the reduction of administrative costs of health, the optimisation of purchases and the elimination of any organisational duplication within the health system. The Council of State is required to indicate precisely how it intends to finance any increase in needs without further burdening taxpayers and avoiding transferring new financial burdens to the Municipalities.

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How to monitor the evolution of healthcare costs

For those who live and work on the border, monitoring the evolution of sick cash premiums is a crucial element in the management of their family budget, especially in relation to the exercise of the right of option and the management of LAMal deductibles. In the face of increases that risk having a heavy impact on purchasing power, it is essential to carefully plan your expenses and assess the impact of health rates in advance. To thoroughly analyze your economic situation and the impact of deductions and fixed expenses, calcola il tuo stipendio netto using the dedicated tools available on our portal.

Source: ticinonews.ch

Frequently Asked Questions

Who submitted the question to the Council of State on sick pay premiums 2027?: The question to the Council of State was forwarded by the senior advisors of the Ticinese League Andrea Censi and Sem Genini to clarify the data used in the evaluation of the proposals made by insurers and the concrete measures to contain health costs.
What are the forecasts of an increase in health insurance premiums in 2027?: Preliminary estimates released by bonus.ch indicate a national average increase of between 4.5% and 5% for next year. These are projections waiting for the Federal Office of Public Health to officially communicate the final awards.
What growth scenarios were asked of the Council of State?: In the document filed with the Grand Council, it is requested to quantify the greater financial need linked to the individual reduction of premiums considering three different hypotheses of increase compared to the previous year: increases of 3%, 5% and 7%.