As health insurance premiums continue to rise, many more people are falling into debt.
Figures from Debt Advice Switzerland shows that 15% of total debt is down to health insurance.
The only thing that people owe more on is tax – that’s at 27%.
Debt pressure groups are pointing out, during the debate on the Health Insurance Act in the mid-nineties, parliament was assured that premiums would not exceed 10% of total income – now some households are paying 20%.
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