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Health insurance: benefits abroad

Sick abroad? What benefits does health insurance pay?

Treatment abroad for policyholders resident in Switzerland

In certain cases, persons resident and insured in Switzerland can be treated abroad. The conditions for reimbursement of the costs vary, depending on the type of service and the country in which it is provided.

Treatment abroad for policyholders resident abroad

Persons insured in Switzerland and resident abroad are entitled to be treated in their country of residence. The conditions for reimbursement of the costs vary, depending on the country (EU/EFTA, UK or elsewhere) and the persons’ status (stay/residence).

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Health and Accident Insurance Directorate
Insurance Supervision Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern