KVG

KVG is an acronym that can refer to multiple entities, depending on language and context. The most widely recognized use is in Switzerland, where KVG stands for Krankenversicherungsgesetz, the Federal Health Insurance Act. The KVG provides the framework for compulsory health insurance, defines the benefits that must be offered, and regulates health insurers operating in the country. It underpins the system in which residents must have basic coverage from private or semi-private insurers, with subsidies provided to help lower-income individuals. The act is administered by federal and cantonal authorities and has shaped Swiss health policy since its adoption in the 1990s.

In other contexts, KVG is used as an initialism for a variety of organizations, laws, or institutions, usually reflecting the names of the founders or the organization itself. In India, for example, several medical colleges and educational institutions use KVG as part of their names, derived from founder initials rather than a single nationwide statute. In such cases, KVG does not denote a single legal framework but a brand identifier. Because KVG has multiple meanings, its specific interpretation should be drawn from the surrounding context.