Cancel your health insurance in Genève (1200)
Cancellation, switching insurer and deadlines in Genève, canton of Genève.
Postcode 1200 · Genève
In Genève (postcode 1200), canton of Genève, basic insurance (LAMal/KVG) is identical at every insurer: only the premium changes. To cancel your health insurance or switch insurer from Genève, your letter must reach the insurer by 30 November at the latest, taking effect on 1 January.
Cancel your health insurance from Genève, step by step
- Have your insured number and your basic insurance policy ready.
- Write (or generate) your dated and signed cancellation letter, respecting the legal notice period.
- Send it by registered mail from Genève: the date the insurer receives it counts, not the postmark.
Cancel your insurer in Genève
See all cancellation steps in the canton of Genève.
FAQ — cancelling in Genève
- When can I cancel my basic insurance in Genève?
- In Genève, as everywhere in Switzerland, basic insurance is cancelled for 31 December: your letter must reach the insurer by 30 November. A 30 June cancellation is possible if you keep the standard deductible and free choice of doctor (letter received by 31 March).
- Which postcode should I put in my cancellation letter in Genève?
- State your full address in Genève with postcode 1200. The address shown on your policy is what the insurer uses to identify your contract.
- Should I send my cancellation by registered mail from Genève?
- Yes, registered mail is strongly recommended. For a policyholder in the canton of Genève, the date the insurer receives the letter counts: registered mail (or A-Post Plus) provides proof of sending and receipt.