LAMal subsidy
Bern,
up to −70 %.
Nearly one in four households in Bern does not claim the subsidy they are entitled to. Helvetic Assist prepares your complete file and follows up with the GSI — no paperwork on your end.
Who qualifies
in Bern ?
Entitlement depends on determining income, household composition and fiscal residence.
Typical eligible categories in Bern :
- Low-income households — up to 70 % coverage.
- Families with children — higher thresholds.
- Young adults in training (18–25) — enhanced subsidies.
- AVS/AI or social assistance — full coverage.
- Cross-border workers in Bern — eligible under conditions.
Thresholds vary yearly: check your eligibility or get in touch.
Specifics
of Bern.
Each canton has its own thresholds, forms and deadlines.
Bern is bilingual: residents of the Bernese Jura benefit from request processing in French. The canton applies income thresholds adapted to large families and single-parent households.
Official portal: www.be.ch
Competent service: Health, Social Affairs and Integration Directorate (GSI) — GSI · Rathausgasse 1 · 3011 Bern
Helvetic Assist handles contact with cantonal services for you.
5 steps,
no more.
Process at the GSI: documents + follow-up. We handle everything.
Check eligibility
Simulation via our calculator. 2 minutes.
Gather documents
Tax notice, insurance certificate, family certificate, income.
Complete the cantonal form
We pre-fill it with your data.
Submit to the GSI
By registered mail or online. Submission date = start of entitlement.
Follow-up and payment
Processing (5 to 10 weeks). Subsidy paid directly to insurer.
Your questions,
our answers.
Most common questions from Bern residents.
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LAMal subsidy in Bern ?
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