Compulsory Insurance
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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
Application and request for exemption online
Please submit us online your complete information to the compulsory insurance – we guarantee a decision within three working days
Request onlinePrämienrechner
Available in German / French / Italian
Offizieller und einziger, vom Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG) zur Verfügung gestellter Rechner für die Krankenkassenprämien. Die Berechnung erfolgt anonym, unabhängig und werbefrei.