Insurance in Switzerland

Our advice for expats

The Swiss retirement system, generally known as the pension system, is based on three pillars.

Health insurance is mandatory in Switzerland. There is no centralised healthcare system managed by the government.

There are different types of insurance in Switzerland. But which insurances are actually mandatory and which are optional?

The 3rd pillar is part of the Swiss pension system. It is a private and optional pension plan that supplements pensions.

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