Key points at a glance
This page explains to residents of Au how supplementary insurance (LCA/VVG) works — the optional top-up to basic insurance for hospital stays (private/semi-private, free choice of doctor), dental treatment, complementary medicine, glasses, maternity or prevention.
In Au (postal code 9434), a municipality of roughly 7’788 residents in the canton of St. Gallen, a close look pays off: supplementary insurance falls under the LCA and is a free market — each insurer sets its own benefits, premiums and conditions. What matters is comparing by real need rather than by the lowest price; and because health questions are allowed, the rule is: sign up early and in good health. Commuting between Au and a nearby municipality (Berneck (2 km), St. Margrethen (2 km), Walzenhausen (3 km))? The range of supplementary policies is the same everywhere — your profile sets the price, not your address.
Au at a glance: your local context
Au, a municipality of roughly 7’788 residents in the canton of St. Gallen, brings its own local context to "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)". For health insurance premiums, Au belongs to FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of St. Gallen. Two neighbouring municipalities can sit in different premium regions — and therefore pay noticeably different premiums for identical benefits. Always compare for your exact municipality of residence, not a cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 7’788
- Canton: St. Gallen
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 1
- Postal code (NPA): 9434
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 3231
Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) around Au: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Au? 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 Berneck — 1.8 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in St. Margrethen — 1.9 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Walzenhausen — 3.1 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Widnau — 3.7 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Balgach — 4.5 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Reute — 4.6 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Lutzenberg — 4.7 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Rebstein — 5.3 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Rheineck — 5.6 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Diepoldsau — 5.7 km away
Supplementary insurance (LCA) in Au: what matters
With supplementary insurance, freedom of contract applies: each insurer sets its own benefits, rates and conditions. In Au, two equally priced contracts can protect you completely differently — for example the hospital ward (private or semi-private), the dentist, complementary medicine, vision aids or maternity. The right yardstick is your real need, cover by cover.
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 Au
For "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" in Au we work in three stages: an inventory of your contracts and dates (canton of St. Gallen); 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 Au (practical guidance, not legal advice)
Is "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" also covered for the area around Au?
Yes. The neighbouring municipalities of Au, such as Berneck (2 km), St. Margrethen (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 St. Gallen or a move is coming up.
Does this page replace personal advice in Au?
No, it is for orientation in Au. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of St. Gallen.
Can I compare "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" in Au with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Au; 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
Assur-IA's content is maintained carefully, but it can change with legislation, case law and the product range. It constitutes neither a binding offer nor a personal recommendation. Rates, premiums, deductibles and deductions depend on your profile and the reference date.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.