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Executive Summary

A study by the Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) shows that information about supplementary benefits (SB) in Switzerland can be improved. People with insufficient income or assets are entitled to SB, but the information provided by the cantons can be improved. The study makes proposals to improve information and support for insured persons.

Critical Guiding Questions

  • How can the cantons effectively improve their information provision about supplementary benefits?
  • What role do social insurances play in supporting people with insufficient income or assets?
  • How can the transparency and accessibility of information about supplementary benefits for potential beneficiaries be increased?

Scenario Analysis: Future Perspectives

  • Short-term (1 year): The cantons will improve their information provision about supplementary benefits to reach more people who are entitled to SB.
  • Medium-term (5 years): Social insurances will expand their support services for people with insufficient income or assets to improve their living situation.
  • Long-term (10-20 years): Switzerland will develop a comprehensive system for supplementary benefits that reaches and supports all people with insufficient income or assets.

Main Summary

  • Core Theme & Context: Supplementary benefits (SB) for people with insufficient income or assets in Switzerland.
  • Key Facts & Figures:
  • People with insufficient income or assets are entitled to SB.
  • The cantons are obligated to inform the public about SB.
  • A study by the FSIO has analyzed the information provision about SB and made proposals for improvements.
  • Stakeholders & Affected Parties: People with insufficient income or assets, cantons, social insurances.
  • Opportunities & Risks: Improvement of information provision and support for people with insufficient income or assets, but also risks such as insufficient resources or lack of transparency.
  • Action Relevance: The cantons and social insurances should improve their information provision and support services for people with insufficient income or assets.

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