If you are a recognized refugee (B permit), a temporarily admitted refugee (refugee F permit) or a temporarily admitted person (foreigner F permit) living or working in Switzerland you are subject to the Swiss social security system. In return, you are entitled to benefits just like Swiss citizens.
Social insurance protects you against risks whose financial consequences you cannot manage on your own, such as unemployment or disability.
It also provides pensions for older people, and in certain cases, for surviving spouses or children if a spouse or parent dies.
In addition, your employer insures you against accidents and occupational diseases.
- Find out more about the social insurance on this website: Overview of social security in Switzerland.
- For a detailed overview over which insurance is available to beneficiaries of which status, please consult the information provided here: Sozialversicherungsansprüche von Flüchtlingen und vorläufig aufgenommenen Personen | IIZ Interinstitutionelle Zusammenarbeit.
- Visit Easy answers about life in Switzerland for more information about all types of insurance coverage.
- Check out work.swiss regarding unemployment insurance.