Swiss abroad health insurance – what are the options? 

Moving abroad requires considerable planning, and one of the hardest things is finding the right health insurance. Should you sign up for coverage in your adopted home, or is it worth keeping your Swiss insurance? Is that even an option? SWI swissinfo.ch unpacks this complex issue. When it comes to health insurance abroad, it’s crucial to know where you stand. Are you a pensioner, a posted worker, a Swiss national living abroad, a diplomat, a student, or are you on a military mission? And what about employment status? Are you gainfully employed or not? These distinctions can make all the difference. This article deals primarily with long-term emigrants, not posted workers. Posted workers Posted workers are persons employed by a Swiss company and assigned to work abroad for a certain period. They usually remain covered by Swiss social insurance for two years, with a possible extension of a maximum of six years. The Central Compensation Office is usually in charge of approving ...