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

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• Upper Engadine Healthcare: agreements approved through 2029

  The vote of the eleven Municipalities ensures almost 28.5 million francs for the Samedan hospital, elderly homes, Spitex and the Sanadura entity from 2027 to 2029.

• Zurich, yes to assisted suicide in healthcare facilities

  In Zurich, 68,1% approve assisted suicide in healthcare facilities. Turnout 47,6%; the law on teachers was rejected by 59,2%.

• Air defense: evaluation of Bodluv GR 2 completed

  Armasuisse has completed the evaluation for the second Bodluv GR 2 ground-to-air defense system. The choice goes to the Federal Council.

• Health insurance premiums: the net burden remained stable

  NZZ analysis of 300'000 families: between 2016 and 2023, the net burden of premiums remained stable thanks to subsidies and income growth.

• Hail insurance: compensation up to 170 million

  Grandine Svizzera expects compensation payments of up to 170 million francs in 2026. Adrian Aebi warns: premiums could become unaffordable.

• Hail insurance: premiums at risk in 2026

  In 2026, Grandine Svizzera expects financial losses and compensation payments of up to 170 million francs, with beet, potato and corn harvests declining by up to 30%.

• Health insurance premiums rise, but the burden on families remains stable

  From 2016 to 2023, the net burden on households remained stable: the standard premium increased by 19%, but its share of average income fell from 6,5% to 6,4% thanks to an increase in subsidies of approximately 440 francs.

• Ticino's healthcare system needs new incentives

  Covid has left extraordinary and lasting costs; health insurers retain at most 5% of expenditure; up to one fifth of healthcare spending is linked to unnecessary services.

• Swiss defense: 970 million requested for the army

  The Federal Council is asking for almost a billion extra francs for ground-to-air and radar systems to deal with threats in Europe.

• 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.

• SRG: 270 million to be saved by 2029

  The SRG starts the Enavant project to cut 270 million francs by 2029, with 80 million by 2027. 20% reduction in managers and stop in the Champions League.

• 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.