Recognized equipment and devices

We assume a portion of the costs of medical equipment and devices prescribed by a doctor that are not covered by basic insurance or are supplementary to AHV/IV benefits. You must submit the refusal of cover from the IV/AHV along with a doctor’s prescription.

Health Plus pays 75% of the cost up to a maximum of CHF 1,000 p.a. Health Complet pays 90% of the cost up to a maximum of CHF 2,000 p.a. Accident Private pays 100% of the cost following an accident up to a maximum of CHF 2,000 p.a. (including glasses and lenses).

Hearing and speech aids

• Hearing aids

Devices to stabilize the limbs and torso

• Cranial orthosis

Mobility aids

• Walkers and other walking aids (e.g. frames or crutches)
• Wheelchairs
• Shoe inlays

Bed-rest aids

• Mattresses and pillows to prevent the formation of pressure sores (decubitus)
• Electrically adjustable nursing bed

Other

• Blood-pressure monitors
• Wigs (for cancer patients)
• Mite-proof mattress cover, bedcover, etc.