Report a death to KPT.
Has a relative passed away? Please report the death in writing to KPT. You complete the form online, upload the death certificate, and we will print and post the letter.
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Cancel KPT: notice period, address and cancellation letter
What to know for KPT
The insurance cover ends upon the death of the insured person. Please notify the health insurance provider of the death in writing.
- Upon the death of the insured person, the insurance policy generally ends automatically. The surviving dependants are not required to observe a notice period.
- Please notify us of the death in writing and enclose a copy of the death certificate. Many health insurance providers require this proof.
- Outstanding invoices and co-payments are settled; premiums paid in advance for the period following the date of death are usually refunded.
General information provided without guarantee; this does not constitute legal advice. The contract, statutory requirements and the terms and conditions of KPT are binding.
What you’ll need
- Name, date of birth and date of death of the deceased person
- Insurance, policy or contract number
- Copy of the death certificate
- Your details and your relationship to the deceased
How to report a death to KPT with AboQuit
- Specify the provider and contract – the address is already stored.
- Enter the details of the deceased person and yourself, and upload the death certificate.
- Sign and pay on screen – we will print and post the letter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which address do I send the notification of death to for KPT?
KPT Krankenkasse AG, Wankdorfallee 3, Postfach, 3001 Bern. It is sent by Swiss Post.
How do I report a death to KPT?
The safest way is in writing, accompanied by a copy of the death certificate. With AboQuit, you can complete the form online, sign it on screen, and we will send the letter to KPT.
What documents are required KPT in the event of a death?
Usually a copy of the death certificate and the contract or policy number. In the case of benefits or inheritance matters, KPT may require further evidence, such as a certificate of inheritance.
Do I have to observe a notice period?
In the event of death, the usual notice periods generally do not apply. However, the contract and the provider’s terms and conditions are decisive.
Who is authorised to report a death?
Relatives, heirs or authorised persons, for example an executor. In the form, you must specify your relationship to the deceased.
How is the letter sent?
We print out the letter with your signature and the death certificate and send it by A-Post Plus or as registered post, in each case with tracking.
Cancellation address KPT
KPT Krankenkasse AGWankdorfallee 3Postfach3001 BernDeadlines & special features for KPT
- Notice period
- Basic insurance: 1 month’s notice; application must be received by 30 November at the latest (if this falls on a weekend, by the last working day in November); change takes effect on 1 January. Supplementary insurance: generally 3 months’ notice; application must be received by 30 September at the latest for a change taking effect on 31 December.
Special features
- The date of receipt by KPT during opening hours is decisive, not the postmark.
- Standard basic insurance with a CHF 300 excess: Termination also possible as at 30 June, provided notice is received by the last working day in March at the latest.
- Outstanding premiums, co-payments, late payment interest or debt collection costs, for which a reminder has been issued by 30 November, prevent a change of basic health insurance.
- Supplementary insurance: can be cancelled for the first time after one year of cover. In the event of a premium increase, cancellation is generally possible up to 30 November.
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