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LAMal for students: affiliation and cancellation

Student in Switzerland or abroad: insurance obligation, economical models and cancellation.

Students remain subject to the basic-insurance obligation as long as they are domiciled in Switzerland. Several levers help reduce the premium, and specific rules apply when studying abroad.

  1. 1In Switzerland, basic insurance remains mandatory; a higher deductible or an alternative model can reduce the premium.
  2. 2Compare the licensed insurers: at identical basic benefits, only the premium varies.
  3. 3For long-term studies abroad, a departure may end the insurance obligation, on supporting evidence.