June 23, 2025|
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|5 months agoSwiss Health Insurance to Cover Essential Vaccines Without Excess
Federal Council announces new health insurance policy covering certain vaccines and colorectal cancer screening without excess charges starting 2026, aiming to boost vaccination rates.
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- Starting January 1, 2026, specific vaccines will be exempt from the health insurance excess (franchise) in Switzerland.
- The 10% co-payment requirement remains in place despite the removal of the excess for vaccines.
- Covered vaccines include diphtheria, tetanus, covid-19, mpox, pneumococcus, and meningococcus.
- RSV vaccination will be reimbursed for pregnant women to protect newborns.
- From July 1, 2025, the age limit for state-covered colorectal cancer screening rises from 69 to 75.
By The Numbers
50%
of colorectal cancer cases diagnosed after age 70
10%
co-payment retention
75
new age limit
They Said
"The measure aims to raise vaccination rates across the population."