Opponents of the Efas proposal fear even higher premiums
Published: Tuesday, Oct 1st 2024, 11:00
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Opponents of the bill for the uniform financing of outpatient and inpatient healthcare services (Efas) have started the voting campaign for November 24. The planned amendment to the Health Insurance Act threatens a new surge in premiums.
The inclusion of long-term care, where expenditure is rising sharply due to the ageing of society, would lead to a further increase in premiums. These were the arguments put forward on Tuesday by the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB), the Swiss Association of Public Service Employees (VPOD), the Unia trade union and representatives of the Greens and SP.
Opponents also fear that the cantons would relinquish responsibility for care in nursing homes or through Spitex as a result of the reform. They would now transfer 13 billion francs in taxes directly to the health insurance companies.
Patients without expensive supplementary insurance would face a deterioration in the quality of care, the report continued. The reform would also increase the pressure on nursing staff.
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