Hello! I am traveling to Geneva from the US to study as a PhD student at UNIGE and have a question about insurance. I have heard from many people that SwissCare is probably the best and most affordable for students. I have also heard you must apply within the first three months of living in Geneva but am not sure If I will be insured before I apply for this insurance.

Does anyone know how this process works for those of us who are in between insurance companies? Will I be insured at all for the first couple weeks of living in Geneva before I apply for SwissCare? For example, if I get in an accident the first week I'm in the country and need health care will I be covered under some sort of plan?

Thank you!