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Question 137 of 350 · Insurance and health

For what is there a social insurance in Switzerland?

Für was gibt es in der Schweiz eine Sozialversicherung?

Correct answer: B

  1. Aif you lose a toothwenn man einen Zahn verliert
  2. Bif you lose your jobwenn man die Stelle verliert
  3. Cif your bicycle is stolenwenn das Velo gestohlen wird
  4. Dif you get divorcedwenn man sich scheiden lässt

Why

Unemployment insurance is a social insurance. It pays if you lose your job.

Common mistakes

A: if you lose a tooth
Compulsory health insurance usually does not pay for dental treatment. You pay for it yourself or with supplementary insurance.
D: if you get divorced
There is no insurance for a divorce.

Topic

Unemployment and accident insurance

Social insurance protects against the financial consequences of major risks in life. These include old age, invalidity, illness, accident and unemployment. Many social insurances are compulsory. The contributions are often deducted directly from wages. Theft, floods or burglary are not a matter for social insurance. There are private insurances for these.

Living in Switzerland · Insurance and health

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.