legal and social conditions for asylum seekers and refugees in ...

Health/sickness
All asylum seekers benefit from a health insurance, which is paid for by the federal authorities.
Limited dental care is included.
In practice, the situation varies depending on the canton. In most cantons, asylum seekers are
free to choose their doctor. In some, however, they are appointed to one or a group of doctors. In
others, health care is provided in medical centres .
Freedom of residence/movement
In principle there are no restrictions on the freedom of residence/movement.
However, when allocating an asylum seeker to a canton, the Federal Office for Refugees or the
canton’s authority can assign him/her to specific accommodation, in general in a collective centre.
Furthermore, the cantonal authority can restrict the freedom of residence/movement for aliens
who do not have residence or settlement permission and who disturb or endanger public security,
especially in connection with illegal narcotics.
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