Where is membership compulsory in Switzerland?
Wo muss man in der Schweiz obligatorisch Mitglied sein?
Correct answer: C
- A in a political partyin einer Partei
- B in a sports clubin einem Sportverein
- C in a health insurance fundin einer Krankenkasse
- D in an automobile club or cycling clubin einem Automobilclub oder Veloclub
Why
Basic insurance with a health insurance fund is compulsory for everyone.
Common mistakes
- A: in a political party
- Membership of a party is voluntary. There is freedom of association.
Topic
In Switzerland, every person who lives here must have health insurance. This applies to children, adults and older people, whatever their nationality. After moving here, you have three months to get insured. A baby must also be insured at the latest three months after birth. The baby is then insured retroactively from birth.
Living in Switzerland
Insurance and health
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 194 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.