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Insurance
LAMal
Mandatory Health Insurance Law
[La-Mal]Simple Definition
The Federal Law on Health Insurance that mandates basic coverage for everyone living in Switzerland.
Why this matters to Expats.
Unlike other countries where health insurance is tied to employment, here it is YOUR responsibility. You have 3 months from arrival to sign up, or they will assign you a (usually expensive) one automatically.
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