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How To Register With The Health System In Switzerland
The only way to register with the health system in Switzerland is to take out private health insurance (Soziale Krankenversicherung / Assurance maladie / Assicurazione-Mallatie) with a recognised Swiss healthcare insurance provider. There is no national health insurance scheme and employers do…
How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In Switzerland
Every Swiss resident faces the minimum monthly cost of a premium on a private health insurance policy. Healthcare cannot be accessed without it.Simply trying to stay well without insurance is not an option as health insurance is compulsory for all residents, one…
How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Switzerland?
Switzerland spends more than any other European country on its healthcare, but the costs of actual treatment are paid directly by patients in the first instance. Every resident is required by law to have private health insurance to access the healthcare system,…
Maternity Care In Switzerland: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
Switzerland has one of the best healthcare systems in the world, so it’s no wonder that pre-natal and post-natal care in the country ranks among the highest globally in terms of quality. On average, women living in Switzerland give birth at 30.7…
Prescriptions In Switzerland: What Is Available And How To Ensure You Get The Right Level Of Care
Around a third of medications in Switzerland can only be obtained with a prescription, whilst the rest can be bought over the counter in a pharmacy. To obtain a prescription an individual needs to visit their doctor, who will write one out.…
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