Protest Against Home Care Costs
Saturday, April 18, demonstration in Piazza in Bellinzona against the introduction of costs for home care.
Contesto
Saturday, April 18, the same alliance of forces that promoted the petition against the costs for home care will demonstrate in Piazza Collegiata in Bellinzona to reaffirm their claim: the immediate suspension of the measure and its subsequent abolition. The petition has already collected over 20,000 signatures in a few days, demonstrating a strong discontent among the Ticinese population, particularly in the municipalities of Lugano, Locarno, and Mendrisio, where home care and assistance services are more widely used. 💡
Dettagli operativi
The Current Situation 💡 The measure introduced by the Ticino government requires users of assistance and care services at home to pay a portion of the costs of the services. This has caused a lot of concern among people who use these services, who feel hit by this increase in expenses. For example, in Lugano, the average cost for an hour of home assistance has gone from 30 to 50 francs, while in Mendrisio it has increased from 25 to 40 francs. ### Impact on Citizens ⚠️ The impact of this measure will be particularly felt by people with low incomes or disabilities, who may not be able to afford the additional costs. The protest on Saturday, April 18, aims to raise public awareness about this issue and to ask the government to review its decision. According to the regulation of January 1, 2022, people with an annual income below 25,000 francs should be exempt from payment, but many users of home assistance services have reported difficulties in obtaining this exemption. To address this situation, a proposed action plan includes: - reviewing the regulation to ensure a wider exemption for people with low incomes - increasing funding for home assistance services - creating a support system for people with disabilities. > "The protest is an opportunity for citizens to express their concern and ask for a fairer solution," said an organizer of the protest. The protest on Saturday, April 18, will be an important occasion to discuss this issue and find a solution that protects the rights of the most vulnerable people. ## Recommended tools For an updated estimate, use the net salary calculator and the CHF-EUR exchange comparator.
Punti chiave
What to do 📊 Those interested in participating in the protest can head to Piazza Collegiata in Bellinzona on Saturday, April 18 at 15.00. The protest is open to all citizens of Ticino municipalities, particularly those from Lugano, Locarno, and Chiasso, who have been severely affected by the increase in costs for home care. For example, a Lugano citizen with an annual income of 60,000 Swiss francs may have to pay up to 10,000 francs more per year for home care, according to the new regulations introduced on January 1, 2023. ### Useful information 💡 For more information on the protest and the petition, please visit the website of the organization that promoted the demonstration. The website also provides an operational checklist to help citizens calculate the impact of home care costs on their budget. For instance, you can use our salary calculator to calculate the impact of a 20% increase in home care costs on an annual income of 80,000 Swiss francs. Additionally, you can compare home care costs in various Ticino municipalities, such as Bellinzona, which has a median cost of 50 francs per hour, compared to Lugano, which has a median cost of 70 francs per hour. Moreover, it is essential to note that the new regulations introduced on January 1, 2023, provide for a 15% increase in home care costs for citizens with an annual income exceeding 100,000 Swiss francs. > 08It is essential that citizens are aware of their rights and options08 Therefore, it is essential to participate in the protest and sign the petition to request a review of the regulations and an increase in financial support for home care. The protest is an opportunity for citizens to make their voice heard and demand change. You can sign the petition online or in person at Piazza Collegiata in Bellinzona...