Report a death to Sanitas.
Has a relative passed away? Please report the death in writing to Sanitas. You complete the form online, upload the death certificate, and we will print and post the letter.
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Cancel Sanitas: notice period, address and cancellation letter
What to know for Sanitas
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.
Sanitas: information on a death
- Outside the specified notice periods, termination is only possible in the event of moving abroad or in the event of death.
Source: provider information, checked November 9, 2026.
General information provided without guarantee; this does not constitute legal advice. The contract, statutory requirements and the terms and conditions of Sanitas 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 Sanitas 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 Sanitas?
Sanitas Grundversicherungen AG, Jägergasse 3, Postfach 2010, 8021 Zürich. It is sent by Swiss Post.
How do I report a death to Sanitas?
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 Sanitas.
What documents are required Sanitas 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, Sanitas 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 Sanitas
Sanitas Grundversicherungen AGJägergasse 3Postfach 20108021 ZürichDeadlines & special features for Sanitas
- Notice period
- Supplementary insurance: The cancellation deadline is the last working day in September (for the end of the year).
Special features
- Sanitas accepts cancellations by post, email (info@sanitas.com) or via the Sanitas Portal.
- Outside the specified notice periods, termination is only possible in the event of moving abroad or in the event of death.
- Applies to supplementary insurance (under the VVG). For basic insurance (OKP), the statutory time limits apply.
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