Health insurance does not pay for anti-relapse treatment for a teenager with cancer (Swiss Press Text 2019, by Simonetta Caratti) - Swiss Press Award
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2019
Simonetta Caratti
The case of a Ticino teenager suffering from sarcoma and the health insurance company's decision not to cover the 3,000-franc anti-relapse treatment prescribed by the hospital oncologist has highlighted an urgent healthcare problem in Switzerland. The story was picked up by various national media outlets, and national politicians are now working to resolve the issue.
