Switching
Switch from EGK: basic, supplementary and complementary-medicine topics before cancellation.
PrimAI helps check your EGK policy, compare official FOPH premiums, test deductible and model, then prepare only the useful documents in the app. Useful to avoid a basic-premium switch accidentally touching separate benefit topics.
- ✓Official premiums
- ✓Current policy
- ✓Neutral decision
Switch from EGK: compare official premiums, check deductible and model, then prepare documents in the PrimAI app without commission.
Quick facts
Switching: the essentials at a glance.
Step by step
How it works.
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Compare official premiums
Compare FOPH premiums for your address before switching.
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Check model and deductible
Pick from EGK models and the right deductible.
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Choose the new insurer
Only cancel once the new basic insurance fits.
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Prepare the cancellation
PrimAI coordinates cancellation and the start of the new policy.
PrimAI app
Turn your policy into a clear app task.
Scan your policy, check official FOPH premiums, keep the deadline in view and prepare the right document — neutral, free and without commission.
Models
Switching basic-insurance models.
The model sets premium and doctor access. Swipe through the options.
Traditionell (freie Arztwahl)
Basic benefits are the same by law — models differ in access and premium.
EGK-Care (Hausarzt)
Basic benefits are the same by law — models differ in access and premium.
EGK-TelCare (Telemedizin)
Basic benefits are the same by law — models differ in access and premium.
Step by step
Why switching depends on your current policy
PrimAI helps check your EGK policy, compare official FOPH premiums, test deductible and model, then prepare only the useful documents in the app. Useful to avoid a basic-premium switch accidentally touching separate benefit topics.
Why switching depends on your current policy
EGK is often associated with complementary-health topics. PrimAI therefore explicitly separates basic insurance from supplementary cover and benefits. Useful to avoid a basic-premium switch accidentally touching separate benefit topics.
- basic insurance
- supplementary cover
- benefits
- complementary medicine
- deadline
Premium comparison is not enough
A switch from EGK should not start from one monthly amount. Basic insurance benefits are defined by law, but the premium depends on residence, premium region, deductible, insurance model, age and accident cover. PrimAI puts comparison back into that context: current policy, official premiums and the parameters that actually change the annual cost.
Optimize before leaving
Before leaving EGK, it is worth checking whether internal optimization is enough: another deductible, family doctor model, HMO, Telmed, accident cover or an address correction. This avoids preparing cancellation when a smaller change already solves the issue. PrimAI presents those options as separate tasks, not as pressure to switch.
The new insurer has to be ready
Switching also means choosing a new starting point with another insurer. The new option must match your residence, preferred model, deductible risk and timing. PrimAI helps keep that new situation visible before touching the EGK cancellation step, so you do not leave a known policy without an understandable alternative.
What changes by current insurer
The app prepares EGK documents only after identifying whether the task concerns basic insurance, supplementary cover or a policy request.
- basic insurance
- supplementary cover
- benefits
- complementary medicine
- deadline
Cancellation comes after the decision
EGK cancellation comes only when the decision is clear. For basic insurance, the late-November deadline is often central; for supplementary insurance, different contract rules can apply. PrimAI separates comparison, optimization and cancellation so the document contains only the correct and necessary data. Comparing basic insurance with official premiums is one thing; changing supplementary cover is another. Deadlines and consequences can differ.
Guide
EGK: switching with basic, supplementary and complementary-medicine topics | PrimAI
Switch from EGK: compare official premiums, check deductible and model, then prepare documents in the PrimAI app without commission.
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Guide
Switch from EGK: compare official premiums, check deductible and model, then prepare documents in the PrimAI app without commission.
Best for: Understanding the topic before acting.
PrimAI App
PrimAI helps check your EGK policy, compare official FOPH premiums, test deductible and model, then prepare only the useful documents in the app. Useful to avoid a basic-premium switch accidentally touching separate benefit topics.
Best for: Preparing the concrete task on your phone.
Health insurer
Official confirmation, contract handling and administration.
Best for: Legally binding confirmation.
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PrimAI helps check your EGK policy, compare official FOPH premiums, test deductible and model, then prepare only the useful documents in the app. Useful to avoid a basic-premium switch accidentally touching separate benefit topics.
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On desktop? Scan the code with your phone.
The best flow is on mobile: scan the QR code, open the app and continue with your policy there.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where do I send the EGK basic-insurance cancellation?
To: EGK-Gesundheitskasse, Birspark 1, 4242 Laufen. It must arrive by 30 November (date of receipt, not postmark).
Which models does EGK offer?
EGK offers: Traditionell (freie Arztwahl), EGK-Care (Hausarzt), EGK-TelCare (Telemedizin). The model affects premium and doctor access.
How do I reach EGK?
Via the myEGK portal or by phone at 061 765 51 11.
Does PrimAI sell an alternative to EGK?
No. PrimAI does not sell health insurance and receives no commission.
Should I cancel EGK before choosing a new insurer?
No. For basic insurance, the new situation should be clear before cancellation is sent.
Why does the deductible matter so much?
It changes annual risk. A low premium with a high deductible can be a bad fit when health costs are regular.
Does PrimAI use official premiums?
The app positioning is to work from your current policy and official premiums as a neutral basis.
