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

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200 articles on health and insurance, newest first.

• 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.

• Free workshop on AI for the elderly in Lugano

  The OCST Union organises a free workshop on artificial intelligence for the elderly on 11 September 2024 in Lugano.

• 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 Appenzell Innerrhoden.

• 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.

• Health Insurance Premiums in the Canton of Aargau and Premium Reductions

  Find out how health insurance premiums work in Aargau, what deductibles are available, and how to apply for a reduction through cantonal subsidies.

• Hospital bills: why they don't explain everything

  Since 2012, DRG has been hiding diagnoses in the invoice received. How to ask the hospital for clarification and dispute with the health insurer.

• KVG premiums Fribourg: deductibles and subsidies 2026

  KVG deductibles in the Canton of Fribourg, how to choose, procedures for accessing the premium reduction and official deadlines 2026.

• Sick pay premiums Fribourg: reduction and subsidies

  Guide to compulsory health insurance premiums in the Canton of Fribourg: deductibles, alternative models and procedure for obtaining premium reductions.

• LAMal Canton Graubünden Awards: deductibles and reduction

  Guide to health insurance premiums in the Canton of Graubünden: deductibles from CHF 300 to 2500, alternative models, reduction subsidies and application procedure.

• LAMal Grisioni: premiums, deductibles and reduction

  Find out how LAMal health insurance works in the canton of Graubünden, which deductibles to choose and how to access cantonal premium reduction subsidies.

• LAMal 2026 in the Canton of Vaud: operational guide

  Obligation within 3 months of arrival, six tiers of deductible from CHF 300 to 2500 and cantonal subsidy: how to orient yourself.

• LAMal Guide 2026: obligation, cash and deductible

  Compulsory health insurance for those residing in Switzerland: how to enroll in LAMal, choose the cashier and understand deductibles in 2026.

• LAMal 2026: how to choose in Switzerland

  LAMal health insurance is mandatory for all residents. Here's how to navigate between deductibles (CHF 300–2500), choice of cash and cantonal subsidies in 2026.

• Uri: specific sick pay premiums and subsidies

  The Canton of Uri applies specific rates for compulsory health insurance premiums (LAMal). Access to the subsidies takes place through the reduction of premiums, with flexible deductibles for adults.

• Uri sick pay premiums and LAMal premium reductions

  Guide to the compulsory health insurance premiums in the Canton of Uri, bands, deductibles and requirements for the reduction of premiums.

• Easy access to accident insurance from 2027

  Reduced threshold from CHF 66,690 to CHF 44,460: from January 2027, around 40,000 self-employed workers will be able to insure against accidents with new opportunities.

• LAINF: reduced threshold for 40,000 self-employed workers

  The Federal Council lowers access to accident insurance from 1 January 2027: from CHF 66,690 to CHF 44,460 per year. They benefit from 40,000 more freelancers.