Hospital bills for Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire will no longer be forwarded to victims’ families, Swiss President Guy Parmelin confirmed on Tuesday during a visit to Rome. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Parmelin met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, describing the talks as “open, constructive and positive”. Speaking at a press conference, Parmelin confirmed that the Swiss Federal Council would address the issue of cross-border hospital billing in line with existing legal provisions. Any treatment costs not covered by insurance would be borne by Switzerland’s victim support system, Parmelin said. To avoid further misunderstandings, Switzerland would also stop sending copies of hospital bills to victims’ families. He added that the relevant authorities in both countries would remain in close contact, stressing: “Our goal is to find the best solution for the victims.” Parmelin travelled to Rome ahead of ...
