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I cannot pay my LAMal premiums

Health insurance is compulsory in Switzerland (art. 3 LAMal). Persons of modest means are entitled to a premium reduction (subsidies, art. 65 LAMal). The conditions and amounts vary by canton. In the event of non-payment of premiums, the insurer may initiate enforcement proceedings. Certain…

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