Depending on your situation and which country you live in, you may be subject to Swiss health insurance even though you do not live in Switzerland.

SituationYou receive a pension from the OASI/DI and/or a Swiss occupational pension fund *
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, SpainYou can choose between keeping your Swiss mandatory health insurance or getting insured in your country of residence.
All other EU and EFTA countries and the UKLiechtenstein only: You are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence. All other countries: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance. **
Other countries and territories that have social security agreements with Switzerland*Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
All other countriesOnly the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
SituationYou receive a pension from your new country of residence
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, SpainYou are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence.
All other EU and EFTA countries and the UKYou are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence.
Other countries and territories that have social security agreements with Switzerland*Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
All other countriesOnly the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
SituationYou are sent abroad on a temporary assignment by your Swiss employer
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, SpainYou must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance for assignments up to 2 years long. ***
All other EU and EFTA countries and the UKYou must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance for assignments up to 2 years long. ***
Other countries and territories that have social security agreements with Switzerland*India & Japan only: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance during your assignment. *** Other countries: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance during your assignment. If you are also subject to mandatory health insurance in your new country, you can request a waiver of Swiss mandatory health insurance.
All other countriesYou must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance for up to 2 years. This can be extended for up to 6 years by application. ***
SituationYou receive unemployment benefits
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, SpainAll countries except Portugal: You can choose between keeping your Swiss mandatory health insurance or getting insured in your country of residence.
All other EU and EFTA countries and the UKLiechtenstein & UK only: You are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence. All other countries: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance. ***
Other countries and territories that have social security agreements with Switzerland*Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
All other countriesOnly the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
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You receive a pension from the OASI/DI and/or a Swiss occupational pension fund *You can choose between keeping your Swiss mandatory health insurance or getting insured in your country of residence.Liechtenstein only: You are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence. All other countries: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance. **Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
You receive a pension from your new country of residenceYou are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence.You are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence.Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
You are sent abroad on a temporary assignment by your Swiss employerYou must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance for assignments up to 2 years long. ***You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance for assignments up to 2 years long. ***India & Japan only: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance during your assignment. *** Other countries: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance during your assignment. If you are also subject to mandatory health insurance in your new country, you can request a waiver of Swiss mandatory health insurance.You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance for up to 2 years. This can be extended for up to 6 years by application. ***
You receive unemployment benefitsAll countries except Portugal: You can choose between keeping your Swiss mandatory health insurance or getting insured in your country of residence.Liechtenstein & UK only: You are only subject to the public health insurance scheme in your new country of residence. All other countries: You must remain insured by Swiss mandatory health insurance. ***Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.Only the rules of your new country apply. You cannot keep your Swiss mandatory health insurance.
* Albania, Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Philippines, San Marino, Serbia, South Korea, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, United Kingdom, United States, Northern Cyprus.
** If you contributed to a pension scheme in another EU or EFTA country for a longer period than you contributed to the OASI/DI, then you are subject to the public health insurance scheme of that country.
*** In your country of residence, you have the same benefits and deductibles as other residents. Additionally, you can also receive treatment in Switzerland under the conditions applicable to Swiss mandatory health insurance.
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