Health and accident insurance
From health insurance to accident insurance – Switzerland’s solidarity-based system covers the costs of medical treatment.
Health insurance
Social health insurance gives everyone living in Switzerland access to adequate health care in the event of sickness, and accident if they are not covered by accident insurance.
Accident insurance
All employees who work in Switzerland are obligatorily insured against accidents and occupational illnesses. Accident insurance (UV) covers damages that arise if insured persons have an accident or suffer from an occupational illness. The benefits include medical treatment and financial support.
Information for insured persons
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) handles all health and accident insurance matters. Users can find information about health and accident insurance on the FOPH website: