An Overview of Disability Insurance Reform

Beneficiaries with a disability rate between 40 and 69% are going to receive benefits based on a proportional principle (linear system), in place of the current 4-level system. Benefits will still paid in full from an invalidity degree of 70%. The aim is to encourage invalidity insurance recipients to remain employed as long as possible.

 

The list of congenital disabilities is being updated as well as that for drugs covered by disability insurance. Conditions which can be easily treated are covered by health insurance, while new, rare diseases are covered by disability insurance.  

Both the insurer and the insured will have to agree on the appointment of an officer and meetings are going to be recorded. 

Disability insurance intends to increase its support to children affected by congenital disabilities and their families. Young people, as well as people affected by mental health issues, will receive more help in order to encourage their professional (re)integration.

In particular by supporting the people concerned in their professional rehabilitation.

 

Find out more: https://www.ahv-iv.ch/p/42.f