2 ottobre 2025|
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|2 months agoSwiss Health Insurance Premiums Set for 7.1% Jump in 2026
Deloitte analysis reveals actual health insurance premium increases will be significantly higher than official forecasts, with cheapest plans rising by CHF23 monthly
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- Actual health insurance premium increases for the cheapest plans will hit 7.1% in 2026, significantly higher than the official 4.4% forecast.
- The cheapest monthly premium will increase by CHF 23 on average.
- Ticino residents face the steepest hike, paying up to CHF 52 more per month.
- Canton Zug is the only region recording a decrease, with premiums dropping by CHF 46.
- Between 7% and 10% of policyholders are expected to switch providers by 2026.
By The Numbers
7.1%
Real premium increase
CHF 23
Monthly cost increase
CHF 393.30
Average monthly premium
CHF 52
Maximum monthly increase (Ticino)
They Said
"The figure of 4.4% officially announced falls short of the reality."
"This clearly shows that the financial burden of health insurance premiums is not only the result of rising healthcare costs, but is also largely explained by regional and political framework conditions."