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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.

• Health tax, Lombardy postpones: what it means for cross-border workers

  The Lombardy Region will not apply the health tax until other Italian regions do. Impact on cross-border workers who work in Lombardy and live in Ticino.

• Switzerland seeks nurses: 137,000 job postings for cross-border workers

  Switzerland is facing a severe nursing shortage, with a third of nurses coming from abroad. The canton of Ticino is particularly affected by this trend.

• The Cross-Border Workers' Health Tax: An Opportunity for Ticino

  Councillor Lorenzo Quadri proposes turning the health tax into a fiscal advantage for Ticino.

• Nestlé Italy Rewards Employees: Up to €2,900 Bonus

  Swiss giant Nestlé is providing a production bonus of up to €2,900 to its employees in Italy, solidifying a corporate welfare model that benefits thousands of workers in Lombardy, many of whom are cross-border commuters.

• Ticino: 25,000 Cases of Rare Diseases

  In Ticino, 25,000 people live with rare diseases. Social and practical support is essential to ensure they are not left alone.

• Reimbursable Healthcare Expenses for Cross-Border Workers

  A comprehensive guide to reimbursable healthcare expenses in Italy for cross-border workers employed in Switzerland, including regulations and procedures for 2026.

• Comparison of Car Insurance for Cross-Border Commuters

  Discover costs, coverage, and tips for choosing car insurance between Switzerland and Italy in 2026.

• Health Insurance for Cross-Border Workers and Their Families

  Discover how to protect your family with LAMal, EHIC, and supplementary insurance in Ticino and beyond.

• Valposchiavo: Growing Tourism in 2025

  Poschiavo sees a significant increase in overnight stays and cultural visits, thanks to the Wakker Prize and local initiatives.

• Long Covid: It's an Occupational Disease, FT Rules

  The Federal Tribunal confirms: Long Covid is an occupational disease for a nurse. La Bâloise must pay the pension. A ruling that paves the way for many healthcare workers.

• Fewer cross-border workers: economy, not health tax, to blame

  Data shows a decline in G permits. According to the CGIL union, the cause isn't the health contribution but the slowdown of Ticino's economy.

• Cost of Living: Map of Switzerland's Most Expensive Cities

  A study reveals where rent, taxes, and health insurance weigh most. Surprises from Zug and Graubünden, while Ticino remains expensive for health premiums.

• Cost of Living: Where It's Cheaper to Live in Switzerland

  A study reveals huge differences between municipalities: monthly costs for a family range from 3,000 to 7,000 CHF. Ticino stands out for its record-high health insurance premiums.

• Working in Switzerland: Necessary Documents in 2026

  The definitive checklist for cross-border workers in Ticino: from the G Permit to the bank account, through AVS and the LAMal choice. Here's how to start without mistakes.

• LAMal or CMI 2026: The key choice for cross-border workers

  With LAMal premiums projected at 350 CHF and CMI at €180, the decision for cross-border workers in Ticino becomes crucial. Analysis of costs, coverage, and practical cases.

• Health Tax: Tensions Rise Between Italy and Ticino

  The health tax continues to generate debate and tensions between Italy and Ticino. Statements by Lorenzo Quadri and reactions from border mayors.

• LAMal vs CMI: which insurance to choose

  Comparison between Swiss health insurance and Italian NHS for cross-border workers. Pros, cons and costs.