Rising health insurance premiums, which partly fund Switzerland’s healthcare system, are a key concern among Swiss voters. An initiative that aims to subsidise the premiums of those on low incomes will be put to voters on 6 June 2024. Had the vote taken place in April 2024, 56% of voters would have supported it. In addition, unlike the pension vote which caught many by surprise, a government counterproposal will come into force if the plan is rejected. The counterproposal will require cantons to further subsidise premiums, shifting the burden from strained federal finances.

Source: Le News May 31, 2024 15:00 UTC