Switzerland is trying to strike a balance between maintaining the principle of solidarity while pushing individuals not to use the system unnecessarily.
In 2024, average monthly premiums for an adult were CHF423, about 7% of average disposable incomes, up from 4% in 2004.
Keystone / Christian Beutler
As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.
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