evidence: Totalization Agreement with Switzerland For Switzerland, the Agreement covers sickness (disability) compensation, old-age (retirement), surviving spouse's and children’s allowance, and disability insurance. [...] - Benefits from Switzerland - Under the Agreement, if you are a U.S. citizen, you can qualify for Swiss retirement and survivors benefits with just one year of Swiss coverage. (Before the Agreement, U.S. citizens needed at least five years of Swiss coverage to qualify). Therefore, credits under the U.S. system will not be counted when determining eligibility for Swiss retirement and survivors benefits.