Redcross Health Chat
For people without a residence permit, the Redcross Health Chat offers a low-threshold way to receive health advice. The advice is free and anonymous. Questions are handled by healthcare professionals.

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German, French, Italian, English
This brochure answers the questions most frequently asked about the compulsory health insurance system. It provides a general overview of the legal situation regarding health insurance current on 1 January 2019. The legal provisions in force at any given time are decisive. The insurance providers (health insurance funds) can give you more information on an individual basis.