It’s that time of the year again. Once a year every insured person has the right to change the provider of his or her basic compulsory Swiss health insurance. For most people changing is only possible if you cancel your existing policy by 30 November. This date is approaching. Deadline for annual changes is 30 […]
Swiss health premium increases spark shock and anger
On 24 September 2015 the Federal Public Health Office (OFSP) announced basic Swiss health insurance premium increases for 2016. Many are in a state of shock. The average increase across all cantons and insurance companies is 4%, however this number masks huge rises for some. Increases vary significantly by canton, insurance company, level of deductible […]