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Typical costs for an ambulance in Switzerland
Mar 03, 2026 • 11 min read
An ambulance ride in Switzerland quickly costs several hundred to several thousand francs. What basic insurance covers of that is tightly capped.
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Cancellation of health insurance in Switzerland in 2026: deadlines for basic and supplementary insurance
Mar 22, 2026 • 8 min read
If you want to cancel your health insurance in 2026, you have to make a clear distinction between basic insurance and supplementary insurance. Specific deadlines, confirmation of the new fund and an error-free cancellation process are crucial.
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Swiss health insurance franchise: the maths in four numbers
Mar 03, 2026 • 6 min read
Swiss health insurance franchise: the math is simpler than it looks. Track four numbers and you can estimate your real out-of-pocket costs before the bill arrives.
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Changing additional health insurance in Switzerland
Mar 03, 2026 • 7 min read
Get the new insurer's acceptance first, then cancel the old policy. Do it the other way round and you can end up with no supplementary cover at all.