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Genève: health insurance cancellation letter template
A sample LAMal cancellation letter to personalise for the canton of Genève, with pointers on local premiums.
In the canton of Genève, basic insurance (LAMal) remains mandatory and its catalogue of benefits is identical throughout Switzerland. To switch insurer the cancellation is made in writing: our letter template includes the required details and reflects local premiums, set by canton and sometimes by region within the canton.
Municipalities
65
Language(s)
French
Adult premium 2026
from 558 to 914 CHF / month
Indicative range based on the canton's reference premiums (adult, year 2026). Exact amounts depend on the insurer, model and deductible chosen.
How to cancel in the canton of {nom}
For basic insurance, changing insurer follows the legal year-end calendar: a cancellation received in time takes effect on the following 1 January. First take out a policy with the new insurer, obtain membership confirmation, then cancel the old one. In Genève as elsewhere, basic cover must never be interrupted.
Some municipalities in the canton of Genève
Examples of localities and postcodes in the canton of Genève. Wherever you live in the canton, the cancellation process is the same; only regional premiums may vary.
- 1288 Aire-la-Ville
- 1247 Anières
- 1285 Athenaz (Avusy)
- 1237 Avully
- 1219 Aïre
- 1293 Bellevue
- 1233 Bernex
- 1227 Carouge GE
- 1236 Cartigny
- 1292 Chambésy
- 1284 Chancy
- 1244 Choulex
★ Good to know
Always compare like for like: the basic catalogue is identical everywhere, so a lower premium for basic insurance does not mean less cover.
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Insurers present in Genève
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