Compulsory health insurance in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The Gemeinsame Einrichtung KVG is in charge of the complete examination of the insurance obligation of the inhabitants and border workers in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. We decide on requests of exemption from compulsory health insurance.

Whoever works or lives in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden is subject of compulsory health insurance (KVG). In specific cases it is possible to be exempt from compulsory health insurance. Detailed information concerning the exemption form compulsory health insurance can be found under compulsory insurance.

Border workers in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden have to take out compulsory health insurance (KVG) within three months from taking up economic activity or they have to request exemption from compulsory health insurance at the Gemeinsame Einrichtung KVG (option right).

Further information concerning compulsory health insurance and premium reduction can also be found on the website of the Departement Gesundheit und Soziales of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden under www.ar.ch -> Verwaltung -> Departement Gesundheit und Soziales -> Departementssekretariat -> KVG-Versicherungspflicht

Frontier workers

Request for exemption and information sheet (Germany, Italy, Austria)

Form “choix du système d’assurance-maladie” (France)

Residents

Request for exemption and information sheet

Request for exemption for delegated workers
Available in German only

Request for exemption for persons with private health insurance
Available in German only

Garantieerklärung
Available in German only

Students in Switzerland

Application for exemption from the compulsory health insurance / registration form for students with residence in Switzerland

Family members in Germany, Finnland, France, Italy or Austria

Request for exemption for family members
Available in German only

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