Which documents to gather to apply for the Geneva subsidy?

Once your entitlement to the subsidy has been checked, the longest part is often gathering the right documents. Here is a clear list of what to prepare for an application in Geneva, and which form to use depending on your situation.

The basic documents

Whatever your situation, plan for:

• a proof of identity (ID card, passport) or your residence permit (C, B, L, N or F permit);
• your LAMal affiliation certificate (basic health insurance policy);
• your latest tax assessment or, failing that, recent proof of income (payslips, pension decisions, social assistance certificate);
• your bank details and a correspondence address in Geneva.

These are the elements used to establish your determining income (RDU) and therefore your entitlement to the subsidy.

The right form for your situation

The Health Insurance Service (SAM) offers a different form for each case. The right choice avoids a rejected file or a delay:

• Young adults (born between 2001 and 2007): dedicated form, to renew every year.
• B, L, N, F permits: often taxation at source, with a specific form.
• Swiss nationality or C permit: general-case form (RDU below the limit).
• Newcomers: recent-arrival form, since you do not yet have a Geneva tax assessment.
• Change in circumstances: mid-year review form.

All the official forms are gathered on the ge.ch application forms page.

Supporting documents in case of a change

If your situation has recently changed (job loss, separation, retirement, birth, drop in activity), attach the documents that prove it: end-of-contract letter, pension decision, birth certificate, new payslips. A change in circumstances can open or increase your entitlement without waiting for the next year.

Where to file and how long it takes

The complete file is filed with the SAM. Processing usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. The general filing deadline for the year is 30 November: it is best to apply early so you do not lose months of subsidy.

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