Hi Amal,

Unfortunatly you can't keep your English cover. The Swiss government ask you to take the Swiss basic health insurance as soon as you enter the country.

Hope this help

Fanny

Thanks for the advice Fanny

Yep; LAMAL for Amal...

Hi,

You can find and compare the offers and the prices on http://fr.comparis.ch/comparis/default.aspx 

Informations also in english.

Marianana

Thank you Marianana B

Thank you for the information.  Question:  I am moving to Geneva and planing to reside in France.  Is Expat/international health insurance a good idea?  Are there requirements not covered by these types of international health plans?

Hi Emilio,

If you live in France, Swiss insurances are not valid. So you must have a private insurance in France. They have special products covering the risks in France and in Switzerland, made for people living in France and working in Geneva (there are many!)

In that case, perhaps your insurance in the UK is valid because you're member of Europe Community. So ask your insurance to know if they cover you evrywhere in Europe, even in Switzerland. If yes, no problem. You can keep this one.

Good luck.

Marianana

I have heard that Bupa International is also recognised...

hi emilio,

if i remember correctly, as an american working in switzerland

(with a work permit ) you are not allowed to live in france and work in switzerland. this is allowed, however, for citizens of EC member states.