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

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• Cyber insurance growing in 2025 in Switzerland

  In 2025, cyber insurance in Switzerland recorded strong growth: 72,000 insured companies and 480,000 individuals, according to ASA data.

• Digital health surveillance: the new official guide

  IFPDT and privatim's new official guide on digital surveillance via cameras, infrared and radar in healthcare facilities has been published.

• Health insurance premiums Canton Glarus: bands, deductibles and reduction

  In the Canton of Glarus, LAMal premiums vary by premium range and deductible; it is possible to obtain the cantonal reduction within three months of registration.

• LAMal Glarus: deductibles, subsidy and model choice

  In Glarus, LAMal insurance is mandatory within 3 months, with deductibles from CHF 300 to CHF 2,500 and possible cantonal reductions based on income and family composition.

• LAMal premium increases: the policy rebounds responsibilities

  The annual increases in LAMal premiums are punctual, with the policy rebounding responsibilities between the Confederation and the Cantons. The cost affects the quality of life of Swiss families.

• New electronic health record: ok from the National Council

  The law for the new electronic health record in Switzerland has been approved. It will replace the previous infrastructure by 2030.

• Ticino, medical alarm: Teeth ask border crossers for limits

  The president of the Order of Doctors of Ticino Franco Denti warns: Ticino has one doctor for every 900 inhabitants, at Como one for every 2,000. Ethical reflection is needed.

• Vaud sick pay premiums: how to get the reduction

  Deductibles, alternative models and cantonal subsidy requirements: a practical guide to LAMal awards in the Canton of Vaud.

• Swiss hospitals: slightly improving finances

  Financial situation in slight improvement for Swiss hospitals, but more than 80% of the facilities remain below the necessary margin.

• Health insurance premiums in the canton of Jura: reductions and bands 2024

  Practical Guide to LAMal Awards in the Canton of Jura: Deductible Bands, Alternative Models, and Requirements to Achieve Cantonal Premium Reduction.

• St Gallen sick pay premiums: reduction and models

  Mandatory LAMal in Switzerland: CHF 300–2500 deductibles, alternative models and cantonal procedure for the subsidy. How to request the reduction and deadlines.

• Uri sick fund: deductibles, models and reduction

  In Canton Uri, LAMal premiums vary by deductible and insurance model. Discover the bands available (CHF 300–2500), the coverage models and how to access the cantonal subsidy.

• Swiss hospitals: 1,700 nurses fleeing every year

  The Obsan reveals that 75% of nursing graduates start in the hospital, but at 40 years old it drops to 47%. The VPOD immediately asks for better conditions.

• Serious injuries: almost 90% return to work

  Suva: After serious accidents, 90% of policyholders return to work. 78% return within 3 months thanks to medical care and personalised case management.

• IVF in Switzerland: Costs are not covered

  In vitro fertilization costs up to 8,000 francs and is not reimbursed by KVG. One expert calls it "an injustice" because the WHO recognizes infertility as a disease.

• The Black Keys cancel concert in Bern due to illness

  The American band had to cancel the show at Bern's Festhalle due to illness.

• LAMal awards in Valais: bands and reductions 2026

  Guide to compulsory sick pay premiums in the canton of Valais: deductibles available, insurance models, premium reduction and procedure for obtaining cantonal subsidies.

• Prio.swiss: some medical specialists exaggerate with Tardoc

  The association of Swiss health insurers notes that some medical specialties exceed the limits of the new Tardoc pricing model.

• Some medical specialists exaggerate with billings

  According to Saskia Schenker, director of Prioswiss, some medical specialists are overcharging for their services.

• Medical research in Ticino: from the laboratory to the patient

  The USI Research Day in Lugano: 200 scientific contributions on how innovation accelerates the path from discovery to treatment.

• Health insurance premiums Canton Thurgau: reduction

  How to get the LAMal premium reduction in the canton of Thurgau: available deductibles, subsidy requirements and procedures to apply for the cantonal benefit.

• Sick pay premiums in the Inner Appenzell Canton and premium reductions

  Discover the premium ranges, deductibles and alternative models for compulsory health insurance in the Canton of Appenzello Interno.

• Federal Council: more aid for rare diseases

  The Federal Council wants to improve care for rare disease patients in Switzerland with a two-step intervention.

• Rare diseases: Federal Council aims for more effective treatments

  The Federal Council has decided to improve health care for people with rare diseases, creating specialized facilities and a national registry.