( MENAFN - Swissinfo) Swiss voters have rejected the proposals put forward by the Social Democratic and Centre parties to curb rising health costs and ease the financial burden on households. A solution will nonetheless have to be found, experts say. What could that look like? Journalist based in Bern.
I am particularly interested in topics about society, Politics and social media. Previously I worked in regional media, for the newspaper Journal du Jura and Radio Jura bernois. Both the left and the right of the political spectrum agree that the Swiss healthcare system needs reform.
Yet neither the Social Democratic Party nor the Centre managed to win over voters with their popular initiatives. The Social Democrats proposed placing a cap on health insurance premiums, so that no one would pay more than 10% of their disposable income. But the spectre of tax hikes to finance the extra subsidies loomed over the campaign, turning many voters against the initiative.
As for the Centre's initiative to rein in healthcare spending, it appears to have been too vague to appeal to the public. So, no solution has been found. In the coming years, healthcare costs will continue to rise, putting strain on the finances of low-income households.
This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Two initiatives to tackle rising healthcare costs in Switzerland failed at the ballot box on Sunday. This will keep healthcare on the political agenda for the foreseeable future. “It will be years before any ch.
