Contribution rates are defined in the CHIS Rules. The CERN Council is the sole organ competent to modify the CHIS benefits and contribution rates on the proposal of the Director-General after discussion in the Standing Concertation Committee (CCP). However, certain contributions are indexed annually, according to the evolution of CERN salaries. Changes in the contribution are published on the CHIS website, in the CERN Bulletin and in the Official Communications for the CERN community.
Contribution rates for Compulsory Main Members
According to the principle of mutuality which is based on solidarity among them, Members contribute according to their means.
Thus, contribution rate is 4.86 % of the Compulsory Main Member's monthly remuneration. This is divided between the Health Insurance and the Long-Term Care as detailed in the table below. The Organization contributes to the health insurance and to the occupational illness and accidents insurance.
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Compulsory Main Member contribution |
Organization contribution |
Total contribution |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance |
Long-Term Care |
Health Insurance | Occupational Insurance | 12.69% |
|
4.06% |
0.80% |
7.71% |
0.12% |
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Total : 4.86% |
Total : 7.83% |
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The contribution is deducted directly from the remuneration received from CERN on a monthly basis.
Contribution rates for Post-Compulsory Main Members
For beneficiaries of the Pension Fund, the contribution rate is 4.86 % of the last monthly basic salary received from CERN. This is divided between the Health Insurance Scheme and the Long term Care as detailed in the table below.
The Organization contributes to the Health Insurance and to the Long-term Care.
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Pensioners contribution |
Organization contribution |
Total contribution |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance |
Long-Term Care |
Health Insurance | Long-Term Care | 13.37% |
|
4.06% |
0.80% |
7.71% |
0.80% |
|
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Total : 4.86% |
Total : 8.51% |
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The contribution is deducted directly from the pension received from the CERN Pension Fund.
Contribution rates for other Post-Compulsory Main Member
| Post-compulsory Main Members - Indefinite period | Contributions - 2024 |
|---|---|
| CERN pensioners | See table above |
| Awaiting a deferred pension from the Pension Fund | 1 358 CHF |
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Post-compulsory Main Members - Fixed period |
Contributions-2024 |
|---|---|
|
Former staff members in receipt of unemployment benefits from the Organization |
12.57% of the last salary |
| Post-Compulsory Main Members |
12.57% of the last salary |
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Ex-Compulsory Main Members affiliated for less than 1 year |
12.57% of the last remuneration |
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Ex-Compulsory Main Members affiliated affiliated for 1 year or more |
12.57% of the last remuneration |
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Children of a Compulsory or Post-Compulsory Main Member who are no longer dependent |
543 CHF |
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Ex-spouse/partner of a Compulsory or Post-Compulsory Member who has been a Member for one year or more |
1 358 CHF |
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Dependent children of an Ex-spouse/partner of a Compulsory or Post-Compulsory Member who has been a Member for one year or more. Note: Children who were considered as family members on the final date of the divorce. |
543 CHF |
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Family members of a deceased Compulsory or Post-compulsory Member who do not become a CERN pensioner |
1 358 CHF |
Contribution rates for Voluntary Main Members
As of 1 September 2017, it is no longer possible for Associated Members of the Personnel (MPA) to join the CHIS on a voluntary basis. However, Members who were already Voluntary Members on this date may remain so, provided they meet certain conditions (see member page).
If they have opted for the normal coverage, and receive no income from the Organization nor from the CERN Pension Fund, the contribution is a fixed amount payable every month in advance on the CHIS bank account. The contribution as of January 2024 is 1 272 CHF per month.
If they have opted for the reduced cover, the contribution is a fixed amount payable in advance every month and as of January 2024 is 636 CHF per month.