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What does “Grundversicherung” mean?

Basic health insurance. It’s required by law for everyone who lives in Switzerland.

What to do

The cover is the same at every insurer — only the price differs. You can change insurer for the next year.

“Grundversicherung” is a German word used in official letters in Switzerland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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