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Health insurance is mandatory in Switzerland. Babies must be insured within three months of being born, for example. Adults who have moved into the country have 90 days in which to join a Swiss health insurance plan – or apply for an exemption.

The cost of compulsory health insurance in Switzerland is to increase by an average of 6.6% in 2023 – the biggest annual rise since 2010. Health authorities said on Tuesday that the “considerable” increase would raise average monthly premiums from CHF315 to CHF335 ($319 to $339).

After moving to Switzerland, you must register with the health insurer of your choice for compulsory basic insurance within three months. This registration period begins on the day you register with the residents registration office (issue date of your residence certificate or residents' permit).

Although there are no free healthcare services in Switzerland, the government requires all individuals to have medical coverage. The state itself does not run the public healthcare program. Individual public healthcare is provided through a number of government-approved, non-profit insurance providers.

You can generally change your health insurer at the end of each year. To do this, you must cancel your basic insurance in writing. Your letter must reach your current health insurer by 30 November. Your current insurer will notify you by the end of October of your premium for the next year.

Foreign students can apply for exemption from Swiss compulsory health insurance, provided that they have a policy offering equivalent cover. The exemption rules for students from EU/EFTA countries are different from those for other countries.

The healthcare in Switzerland is universal and is regulated by the Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance. There are no free state-provided health services, but private health insurance is compulsory for all persons residing in Switzerland (within three months of taking up residence or being born in the country).

These are the mandatory types of insurance in Switzerland: Accident insurance. Motor vehicle insurance for vehicle owners. Buildings liability insurance for homeowners. Within 3 months of your arrival in Switzerland, you will be asked to provide proof that you have health insurance coverage.

Switzerland's healthcare system is known as one of the best in the world, but also one of the most expensive. Part of the reason for the Switzerland's health care costs is that a significant portion of the healthcare system is funded by the government mandated private insurance premiums.

Health insurance is mandatory in Switzerland. Babies must be insured within three months of being born, for example. Adults who have moved into the country have 90 days in which to join a Swiss health insurance plan – or apply for an exemption.

You can contact our customer service desk on 0800 80 90 83 or +41 52 244 28 28 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The cost of compulsory health insurance in Switzerland is to increase by an average of 6.6% in 2023 – the biggest annual rise since 2010. Health authorities said on Tuesday that the “considerable” increase would raise average monthly premiums from CHF315 to CHF335 ($319 to $339).

Switzerland has universal healthcare, but it is paid for by the individual rather than through taxes or by your employer. This means that anyone entering Switzerland must have basic health insurance.

After moving to Switzerland, you must register with the health insurer of your choice for compulsory basic insurance within three months. This registration period begins on the day you register with the residents registration office (issue date of your residence certificate or residents' permit).

Although there are no free healthcare services in Switzerland, the government requires all individuals to have medical coverage. The state itself does not run the public healthcare program. Individual public healthcare is provided through a number of government-approved, non-profit insurance providers.

You can generally change your health insurer at the end of each year. To do this, you must cancel your basic insurance in writing. Your letter must reach your current health insurer by 30 November. Your current insurer will notify you by the end of October of your premium for the next year.

Foreign students can apply for exemption from Swiss compulsory health insurance, provided that they have a policy offering equivalent cover. The exemption rules for students from EU/EFTA countries are different from those for other countries.

The healthcare in Switzerland is universal and is regulated by the Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance. There are no free state-provided health services, but private health insurance is compulsory for all persons residing in Switzerland (within three months of taking up residence or being born in the country).

These are the mandatory types of insurance in Switzerland: Accident insurance. Motor vehicle insurance for vehicle owners. Buildings liability insurance for homeowners. Within 3 months of your arrival in Switzerland, you will be asked to provide proof that you have health insurance coverage.

Switzerland's healthcare system is known as one of the best in the world, but also one of the most expensive. Part of the reason for the Switzerland's health care costs is that a significant portion of the healthcare system is funded by the government mandated private insurance premiums.

You can contact our customer service desk on 0800 80 90 83 or +41 52 244 28 28 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Switzerland has universal healthcare, but it is paid for by the individual rather than through taxes or by your employer. This means that anyone entering Switzerland must have basic health insurance.