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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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209 articles on health and insurance, newest first.

• From Varese to Verbano: 172 general practitioners missing, temporary outpatient clinic activated in Laveno

  There are 172 vacant positions for general practitioners in the Asst Sette Laghi territory.

• LAMal vs SSN: Which Health Insurance to Choose as a Cross-Border Worker

  Decision guide for Swiss LAMal health insurance vs Italian National Health Service: costs, coverage, and real-world scenarios.

• Return of the Italian ambassador to Bern after controversy over the Crans-Montana case

  Gian Lorenzo Cornado is preparing to attend a commemoration in Crans-Montana, marking an important step in the thaw between Italy and Switzerland. Judicial cooperation is strengthening.

• Health Insurance Fund: Let's Apply the Lega dei Ticinesi Initiative Immediately

  The Lega dei Ticinesi is calling for the full tax deductibility of health insurance premiums. The Federal Council has announced its plan: partial application of the initiatives and implementation conditional on financial coverage. ⚠️

• Home Care in Ticino: New Regulations and Political Challenges

  Ticino is preparing to face the challenges of home care costs with the introduction of new legislative measures.

• Inflated Medical Bills: An Increasingly Common Problem in Ticino

  In Ticino, 60% of patients have received incorrect medical bills, impacting care costs and insurance premiums.

• Clash Over Supplemental Healthcare in Lombardy: 27 Organizations Oppose

  Twenty-seven organizations against agreements between public and private sectors in Lombardy. Risk of privileged access and reduced transparency.

• The Manifesto for Health Welfare is Born in Varese

  A new manifesto for welfare in Varese: fifteen pillars for the voice of patients in public health.

• Home-care levy: the new tax splitting politicians and citizens

  Introduced on 1 April 2026, Ticino’s new home-care tax is sparking mixed reactions among politicians and residents.

• Healthcare, Fontana and Fedriga: 'Hospital-centrism is outdated'

  The presidents of Lombardy and Friuli Venezia Giulia discuss the sustainability of the healthcare system in Varese.

• Healthcare in Ticino: Protecting the Sovereignty of Health Data

  The Canton of Ticino is preparing to face the challenges of digital security and health data protection, following recent statements by Senator Zaffini.

• Illness and Injury for Cross-Border Workers: LAMal, IJM and Rights Guide

  Everything about cross-border worker health coverage: LAMal vs CMI, daily allowances, dismissal protection, rare diseases and parental leave.

• Minimum Deductible for Health Insurance: Changes Ahead

  The Federal Council proposes to raise the minimum deductible from 300 to 400 francs to promote individual responsibility.

• Rise in Minimum Deductible is Yet Another Piece of a Dramatic Situation in Ticino's Health Insurance Fund

  The Federal Council's proposal to increase the minimum deductible from 300 to 400 francs is causing concerns among Ticino consumers.

• Insurance Fund, Minimum Franchise May Rise to 400 Francs

  The Federal Council has launched a consultation to adjust the minimum franchise of the health insurance fund to 400 francs, maintaining the exemption for children.

• Ticino and cross-border commuters: success for corporate carpooling with prizes up to 500 francs

  The MomòRide project, launched in Balerna, Chiasso, and Novazzano, has already registered 100 users in a month.

• La Rondine Award 2026: a Cultural Journey from Rancio Valcuvia to Lavena Ponte Tresa

  The La Rondine Literary Award 2026 involves 18 schools and 231 submissions, with cultural events crossing the Italian-Swiss border through May.

• Health Insurance Initiatives, Management Committee Consults Constitutional Expert on Ticino

  The Management Committee requests a legal opinion on the Council of State’s authority to link the enactment of initiatives to financial coverage, with impacts on cross-border workers.

• A Saliva Test for Endometriosis: When the Health Insurance Doesn't Cover It

  The saliva test for endometriosis, introduced in 2022, costs over 800 CHF and is not reimbursed by Swiss health insurers. Here's what you need to know.

• Ticino: From 2026, Home Care Will Require a Fee

  Starting April 1, 2026, Ticino will introduce user fees for home care services, with a maximum contribution of 15 francs per day.

• Ticino Spitex: New Rates and Sector Pressure

  Starting April 1, 2026, a new tariff measure for home care will come into effect, with contributions from users. Growing volumes are putting pressure on the Canton and municipalities.

• Cross-border workers and health tax: just cancel it

  Lombardy holds back on the health tax for cross-border workers, reflecting on the political and social management of the border.

• Health Tax: Will Lombardy Not Apply the Contribution?

  Giacomo Zamperini clarifies that if other regions do not apply the health tax, Lombardy will follow the same example.

• Cross-Border Workers and Health Tax: The Confusion Between Politics and Regulations

  Recent political statements regarding the health tax are creating uncertainty among cross-border workers and industry operators. An analysis of positions and current regulations.