Everyone who resides more than 3 months in Switzerland with a valid residence permit is required by law to obtain health insurance in compliance with the Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance (LAMal is the acronym of the French term Loi sur l’Assurance Maladie). Some exceptions may occur for expats working with international organizations. Due to the multitude of options, the complexity of the Swiss health insurance system, and the potential financial risk you take if you make the wrong decisions, this is not a domain to be taken lightly.Seek advice to bring clarity and to help you make the best decisions about the coverage most appropriate for you and your family
