Information about health insurance for sans-papiers in Switzerland
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People without valid residence status (known as sans-papiers) have fundamental human rights. Anyone who is sick or injured has the right to appropriate medical treatment in Switzerland. However, as a rule this must be paid for, either by the individual or through insurance.
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