October 7, 2025|
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|about 2 months agoSwiss Health Insurance Premiums Could Exceed Official 4.4% Increase
Healthcare costs in Switzerland projected to rise beyond government's announced 4.4% increase for 2026, raising concerns about affordability.
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- Swiss health insurance premiums for 2026 may rise significantly higher than the government's official 4.4% estimate.
- Policyholders on the cheapest plans face an average hike of 7%.
- The monthly increase per adult is projected to be 23 francs, not the government's stated 16.60 francs.
- Ticino faces the highest increase at 6.9%, translating to 582 francs per month.
- Unsolicited marketing calls from insurers are illegal.
By The Numbers
7%
Real average premium increase for cheapest plans
900,000
People expected to switch providers
582 CHF
Monthly premium in Ticino
30 CHF
Monthly increase threshold for switching
They Said
"Our analysis has revealed that many policyholders paying the cheapest premiums on the market will face a 7-percent hike on average, much higher than the officially communicated figure of 4.4 percent."
"The premium burden is not only the result of rising healthcare costs, but is also explained by regional and political framework conditions."
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