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Published on 1 July 2024

Health insurance: Requirement to obtain insurance

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.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

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