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Health and insurance

LAMal or CMI, premiums, deductibles and care: health cover for those working across the border.

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282 articles on health and insurance, newest first.

• Need extra help working on commissions

  The Ortelli motion calls for the introduction of an assistant secretary.

• Family Sick Leave and Bereavement Leave: Cross-Border Rights in Switzerland and Italy

  Duration, pay and leave procedures in case of bereavement or illness of a family member when you work in Ticino. Differences with Italian rules.

• Loss of earnings allowance: long term illness for the border worker

  The new law provides for a transitional regime for old frontier workers and a deductible for new frontier workers.

• Growing sectors: wanted refugees, prospects for job seekers in Ticino

  The Ticino labour market is going through a period of growth, with sectors such as technology and healthcare requiring skilled professionals.

• Frontier Pregnancy Coverage, Hospital Choice, and Practical Differences

  Border workers working in Switzerland and residing in Italy must undergo regular health checks. But what if they expect a child?

• Is Swiss private life insurance suitable for border workers?

  The Ticino frontier needs to know the advantages and disadvantages of Swiss private life insurance.

• Italy-Switzerland Rebates: The 'Health Tax' Case

  The functional link between withholding tax in Switzerland and rebates in favour of Italy is also recognised in the formal links between the agreement instruments.

• Neuchâtel sickness fund: a guide for young adults aged 19-25

  Overview of sickness funds in Neuchâtel for young adults 19-25 years old. Details on requirements and procedures, practical info.

• Work Sensitivity: Managing Stress and Isolation

  15-20% of the population is highly sensitive to work. Learn how to deal with stress and isolation.

• Medical candidate in Bellinzona: EOC seeks cross-border staff

  The Cantonal Hospital Authority of Bellinzona is looking for doctors in internal and intensive medicine. Details are not yet specified, but it is an opportunity for cross-border workers.

• Working in Switzerland: Everything you need to know

  The requirements for working in Switzerland have changed. Here is what you need to know about working in Ticino.

• Health Tax: Unions Demand Withdrawal

  CGIL, CISL, UIL, UNIA, OCST, SYNA, VPOD and SYNDICOM demand the definitive withdrawal of the health tax for cross-border workers, citing treaty violations and double taxation.

• CH: Health tax; partial deduction from allowances violates Bern-Rome agreements

  The partial deduction of allowances from the revenue generated by the health tax is in violation of the agreements between Bern and Rome regarding these cross-border workers.

• Hail on the GT86 TRD: What to Do if It Is Declared a Total Loss

  Hail caused serious damage to a Toyota GT86 TRD in Ticino. The insurer proposes a total loss: here is what to do.

• Cross-border workers: documents for starting in Switzerland

  A practical guide to essential documentation for cross-border commuters: from employment contracts to health insurance, here is what to prepare before crossing the border.

• Summer jobs, here are the rules to know

  Salaries, insurance and age limits for young cross-border workers in Ticino.

• Cross-border health tax: Ticino deems it undue

  The Ticino Council of State challenges the health tax for long-term cross-border workers, judging it contrary to double taxation agreements.

• Cross-border health tax: Ticino rejects the levy

  The Ticino Council of State defines the health contribution as a tax. Financial compensation and the stability of the tax agreement with Italy are at risk.

• Cross-Border: Swiss vs Italian Car Insurance

  Comparison of costs, coverage, and claims for those working in Switzerland and living in Italy.

• Maternity and paternity rights for cross-border workers: Swiss vs Italian leave

  Compare daily allowances, how to request benefits and practical cases for new cross-border parents.

• Cross-border workers: residence in Italy or Switzerland by 2026

  Evaluating costs, travel times, healthcare, and taxation for cross-border workers over 20 km from the border.

• LAMal amendment: Uniform funding of services

  Discover the latest updates on the LAMal amendment and uniform funding of healthcare services in Switzerland.

• Double Taxation of Cross-Border Workers: Concerns in Southern Graubünden

  New tax rules for cross-border workers cause concern and recruitment difficulties in specific sectors of Italian Graubünden, such as construction and healthcare.

• LAMal Premium Increase: Insurers Must Show Accounts

  The increase in LAMal premiums requires insurers to demonstrate their accounting.