Money and finances
Do you have questions about money and finances? On this page you will find information on taxes, health insurance costs and reductions, as well as low-cost language courses.
Do I have to pay taxes?
- The Canton of Bern explains the tax system in many languages at Hallo-Bern.ch.
- The website ch.ch has information on the different types of taxes, how to file a tax return, retirement plans and debt.
- You can find more information on the City of Bern’s website.
How can I find low-cost health insurance?
- You can compare costs and quotes from different health insurance companies on the Swiss government’s Priminfo website (DE, FR, IT).
Can I get discounts on my health insurance (premium reduction / Prämienverbilligung)?
- The Canton of Bern has more information about applying for a reduction in health insurance premium costs (DE, FR).
Can I get financial support for my German course?
- Once a year, the City of Bern issues vouchers that you can use to pay for German courses. The DeutschBon website has more information (DE).
- The Catholic Church has a list of free or low-cost German courses in the Bern region (DE).