Key points at a glance
This is about supplementary insurance (LCA) for Uerkheim: the optional cover that goes beyond basic insurance — for example the private or semi-private hospital ward, dental costs, complementary medicine, vision aids, maternity and preventive care.
In Uerkheim (postal code 4813), a municipality of roughly 1’441 residents in the canton of Aargau, one rule stands out: unlike basic insurance, supplementary cover is a FREE market. Benefits, prices and conditions vary widely from one insurer to the next. Compare according to your actual needs — and sign up while young and healthy, because the insurer is allowed to ask health questions. Commuting between Uerkheim and a nearby municipality (Schöftland (2 km), Holziken (2 km), Bottenwil (3 km))? The range of supplementary policies is the same everywhere — your profile sets the price, not your address.
Uerkheim at a glance: your local context
Uerkheim, a municipality of roughly 1’441 residents in the canton of Aargau, brings its own local context to "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)". Uerkheim lies in premium region 0 of the canton of Aargau (FOPH classification). Because even the next municipality may belong to a different region, premiums for the same cover can differ significantly — what matters is always the exact municipality, not the cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 1’441
- Canton: Aargau
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 4813
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 4286
Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) around Uerkheim: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Uerkheim? Each of the closest municipalities has its own local page — handy when you move or when you compare several places to live:
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Schöftland — 2.1 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Holziken — 2.1 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Bottenwil — 2.6 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Hirschthal — 2.6 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Staffelbach — 3.0 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Safenwil — 3.5 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Kölliken — 3.6 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Muhen — 3.7 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Wiliberg — 4.0 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Kirchleerau — 4.5 km away
Supplementary insurance (LCA) in Uerkheim: what matters
Unlike basic insurance, supplementary cover is a free contractual product: each insurer defines its own benefits, premiums and conditions. Two policies at the same price can cover very differently in Uerkheim — for hospital stays (private/semi-private, free choice of doctor), dental treatment, complementary medicine, glasses or maternity. So compare benefit by benefit against your actual needs, not just on price.
Two things to know: supplementary insurance is optional and can be taken out or cancelled independently of basic insurance. And the insurer may — unlike under the LAMal — ask health questions, add exclusions or reject an application. So sign up while young and healthy, and answer the health questions truthfully (otherwise you risk losing benefits).
Check before you sign
- Your real priorities: hospital, dental, complementary medicine, glasses, maternity?
- Annual limits, waiting periods and exclusions of each benefit.
- Avoid double cover (e.g. with employer or credit-card benefits).
- How the premium develops with age, and the cancellation terms.
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How we work for Uerkheim
For "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" in Uerkheim we work in three stages: an inventory of your contracts and dates (canton of Aargau); an analysis of cover gaps, over-insurance and overlaps; then costed scenarios as a basis for your decision. It is not about more insurance, but about the right balance of premium, deductible and benefit. All free and without obligation — as an educational complement, not a substitute for individual professional advice.
FAQ — insurance in Uerkheim (practical guidance, not legal advice)
Is "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" also covered for the area around Uerkheim?
Yes. The neighbouring municipalities of Uerkheim, such as Schöftland (2 km), Holziken (2 km), each have their own page on "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" — handy when you compare several places to live in the canton of Aargau or a move is coming up.
Does this page replace personal advice in Uerkheim?
No, it is for orientation in Uerkheim. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Aargau.
Can I compare "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" in Uerkheim with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Uerkheim; only at your request do a concrete comparison and quotes follow. You remain free to decline any offer — free of charge and without obligation.
How is the data from the form handled?
Your details are transmitted through our secure infrastructure — solely with your explicit consent. The purposes, recipients and retention periods are described in the privacy policy.
Important notes
All information is provided without guarantee and may be affected by changes to the law or rates. No figure on this page creates a contractual entitlement: always check the definitive values with your insurer, the FOPH or your canton before you decide.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.