Health insurance: Persons resident abroad

People leaving Switzerland to live abroad are no longer subject to compulsory health insurance. However, certain groups of people must retain their Swiss health insurance, while others may continue their coverage on a contractual basis.

Persons resident in an EU/EFTA country or the United Kingdom (UK)who are subject to Swiss compulsory health insurance under the Swiss-EU Agreement on the free movement of persons, the EFTA Convention or the new social security Agreement with the United Kingdom must pay the premiums applicable for their country of residence.

Medical treatments received by policyholders in Switzerland, and in certain cases abroad, are subject to co-payment. Co-payment regulations vary depending on the country in which the patient is insured.