Health insurance
Swiss citizens who move abroad generally stop paying the compulsory health insurance required of residents. Those who return must actively re-register but there are some special rules worth knowing about. The following links provide a good overview.
All information from the government External linkon health insurance
A summary of the essential informationExternal link by the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad/SwissCommunity
Health insurance: Information from the governmentExternal link for insured persons living abroad.
Who is still subject to compulsory health insuranceExternal link?
Health insurance solutions from SoliswissExternal link.
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