Key points at a glance
This is about supplementary insurance (LCA) for Arth: 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 Arth (postal code 6415), a municipality of roughly 11’983 residents in the canton of Schwyz, 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 Arth and a nearby municipality (Walchwil (4 km), Steinerberg (5 km), Lauerz (5 km))? The range of supplementary policies is the same everywhere — your profile sets the price, not your address.
Arth at a glance: your local context
Arth, a municipality of roughly 11’983 residents in the canton of Schwyz, brings its own local context to "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)". For health insurance premiums, Arth belongs to FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Schwyz. 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 11’983
- Canton: Schwyz
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 6415
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1362
Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) around Arth: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Arth? 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 Walchwil — 4.0 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Steinerberg — 4.8 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Lauerz — 5.4 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Küssnacht — 6.6 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Vitznau — 6.8 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Steinen — 6.8 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Greppen — 7.3 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Weggis — 7.4 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Gersau — 8.2 km away
- Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance) in Sattel — 8.5 km away
Supplementary insurance (LCA) in Arth: 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 Arth — 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 ground rules: first, supplementary insurance is not compulsory — it can be signed or cancelled separately from basic insurance. Second, the provider may check your health and set exclusions or decline; those who sign up young and healthy and answer the health questions precisely secure the best terms.
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 Arth
For "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" in Arth we work in three stages: an inventory of your contracts and dates (canton of Schwyz); 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 Arth (practical guidance, not legal advice)
Is "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" also covered for the area around Arth?
Yes. The neighbouring municipalities of Arth, such as Walchwil (4 km), Steinerberg (5 km), each have their own page on "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" — handy when you compare several places to live in the canton of Schwyz or a move is coming up.
Does this page replace personal advice in Arth?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Arth (canton of Schwyz). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Maternity and birth (supplementary insurance)" in Arth with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Arth follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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
This local guide for Arth is for orientation. It replaces neither a personal quote nor the assessment of a regulated professional. The amounts, premiums and deductions mentioned change with your situation, your insurer and the given year.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.