Popular initiative in Liechtenstein to introduce an income-related premium for statutory health insurance

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In 2011, the Liechtenstein government decided to reduce the State contribution to statutory health insurance. This had a significant effect on the premium fees. In March 2016, a popular initiative for a new contribution system was launched by a small political party. A taxable income-related premium instead of an equal premium is proposed.

Authors: Patricia Hornich and Wilfried Marxer