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Health insurance in Switzerland: we provide an overview of what you need to know about basic and supplementary insurance, deductible and everything else!

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Swiss health insurance in a nutshell

Health insurance premiums are increasing. A provider comparison and a change of basic or supplementary insurance may be worthwhile. Swiss Life provides an overview of the most important information on basic and supplementary insurance as well as the deductibles in the Swiss health insurance system. So you can decide in self-determination with which provider and in what form you want your health insurance.

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BVG: the most important questions and answers

We often use the abbreviation BVG/LPP in connection with retirement provisions. In Switzerland, BVG/LPP stands for “berufliche Vorsorge-Gesetz” / “Loi sur la prévoyance professionnelle” (“Occupational Pensions Act”) and covers pension funds, the second pillar of the Swiss pension system. Together with first-pillar benefits, the second pillar is designed to largely maintain people’s standard of living in old age or in the event of disability or death. Find out everything you need to know about the second pillar of the Swiss pension system.

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Identifying and avoiding pension gaps

How much will my pension be? There is no general answer to this question. However, you can already check whether you have any pension gaps. This means not having enough money to finance your spending in a self-determined manner when you reach retirement age. We will show you how to calculate pension gaps and what you can do to close them.

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A woman sits relaxed in a gym, surrounded by natural light. She wears sports clothing and smiles at the camera. In the background are other people also doing yoga poses. The picture conveys calm and attentiveness and symbolises a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Supplementary insurance in Switzerland: fitness, glasses & more

Basic insurance forms the foundation of health care in Switzerland while supplementary insurance offers individual protection and extended health benefits. It opens up opportunities ranging from preventative measures through to specialised treatments that go far beyond standard provision.

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