The Swiss healthcare system is structured around a minimal compulsory public coverage referred to as LAMal (Loi sur l’Assurance Maladie – compulsory health insurance). Continue reading “What kind of coverage is available under LAMal and the complementary plans based on the LCA?”
No. If you do regular check-ups, go to fitness classes, or follow your nutrition, you must subscribe to a complementary plan that covers preventive healthcare. Continue reading “Is preventive healthcare covered in the basic LAMal plan?”
Complementary plans provide additional coverage for lifestyle preferences that may include the use of alternative medicines, massage, acupuncture, and more. Continue reading “Are alternative or “natural” healthcare options covered?”
Complementary and LAA plans provide additional accident coverage for sports and risk related activities Continue reading “What kind of insurance coverage do I need for sports and any other risk related activities such as biking or motorcycling ?”
The deductible is the amount you choose to pay out of pocket before medical insurance pays. The deductible you choose will change the cost of your medical insurance. Continue reading “How does the deductible (“franchise”) work?”
If you arrive in Switzerland and seek maternity coverage, pregnant women are fully covered for all health care issues (not just maternity related), Continue reading “What about pregnancy/maternity coverage?”
The “Delta Network” (réseau Delta) is a network of independent generalists or internists who work in private practices Continue reading “What are the “Delta”, “RME” and “ASCA” health networks and organisations?”
The “free choice of doctor” model is always the most expensive LAMal model. It provides you with the liberty to consult the specialist (and generalist) Continue reading “Should I choose the “free choice of doctor” LAMal model or an alternative LAMal model?”
Everyone who resides more than 3 months in Switzerland with a valid residence permit is required by law to obtain health insurance in compliance Continue reading “How long after arrival in the country do I have to subscribe to Swiss health insurance?”
The Swiss healthcare system is structured around a minimal compulsory public coverage referred to as LAMal (Loi sur
No. If you do regular check-ups, go to fitness classes, or follow your nutrition, you must subscribe to a
Complementary plans provide additional coverage for lifestyle preferences that may include the use of alternative medicines, massage, acupuncture, and
