## National Council Commission Proposes cap on Health Fund Executive Pay
The Social Security Commission of the National Council is seeking to curb what it deems excessive compensation for health insurance fund managers, launching a consultation on Friday regarding a proposed cap on executive pay.
The commission argues that in the highly regulated health insurance market – where benefits are standardized and affiliation is mandatory - the current remuneration levels for some insurer leadership positions have become “unacceptable.” Rising health insurance premiums are impacting both households and public finances, and the commission finds it “unjustifiable” for a health fund director to earn more than the highest-paid federal civil servants.
The proposed legislation would task the Federal Council with establishing a maximum remuneration amount for members of the management and boards of directors of health insurance companies operating within the compulsory insurance framework. This cap would be based on the highest salaries within the federal administration, adjusted to reflect the number of insured individuals and the average overall costs per insured person.This measure would *not* apply to supplementary health insurance. The Council of States committee has already signaled support for the initiative, deeming the recent increases in executive pay within this protected market “inappropriate” given the concurrent rise in health insurance premiums.
Recent reports indicate a significant jump in the remuneration of managers at several health funds in recent years.(See related report).
Looking ahead, health insurance premiums are projected to increase by 4.4% in 2026. (Find out how this will impact your budget).
(ats/vic)