EU/EFTA health insurance

The same rules apply to a switch as for basic health insurance in Switzerland.

1.  End-of-year termination: The cancellation notice must arrive at your health insurance company by the last working day in November.
2.  Mid-year termination: You can also terminate at the end of June. The health insurer must receive your cancellation notice by the last working day in March.

If you receive treatment in Switzerland, consult a specialist directly. You do not need a GP referral.

If you want to receive treatment outside Switzerland, you can consult a specialist directly if they are authorised to settle costs via the country’s health insurance system.

Switzerland:
Basic health insurance pays for medication included on the list of pharmaceutical specialities published by the Federal Office of Public Health.

The prescription must be issued by a doctor with a Swiss degree. You can go to any pharmacy. Present your KPT insurance card.

If you pay for medication yourself, you can submit the bill to KPT. Always provide a copy of the prescription.

Find out more:
www.spezialitätenliste.ch

Outside Switzerland:
Go to the pharmacy of your choice and purchase your medication.

Direct billing: Present your KPT insurance card. The pharmacy will bill the Swiss insurance provider directly.

Reimbursement: Your KPT insurance card may not always be valid. If this is the case, please pay up front and submit the prescription and bill to KPT. You will then be reimbursed for the payment.