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HMO model – all the benefits of a medical network

The HMO model is a version of mandatory basic insurance in which a doctor from your medical network or group practice is always your first point of contact.

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The advantages for you

  • A doctor you know and trust from your medical network or group practice is your main point of contact.
  • You get a discount of at least 14% on the premium for your basic insurance.
  • Medical advice is available 24/7 on 058 277 77 77.

Good to know

Would you like to benefit from the experience of all the doctors in the network? And are you looking for the cheapest possible premium? Then the HMO model is perfect for you.

Treatment by a doctor
Always go to your own doctor from the medical network or group practice first.
Availability
The HMO model is available in many, but not all, regions of Switzerland.
Go directly to a specialist
You can see an eye doctor, gynaecologist, dentist or midwife directly.

How the HMO model works

Always go to your chosen doctor first

Under the HMO model, you always ask your doctor from the medical network or group practice first.

Treatment by a specialist

Your doctor will refer you directly to a specialist, therapist or hospital if necessary.

In an emergency

The phone number of your medical network or group practice is also your emergency number. If you cannot reach anyone there, you should contact the local emergency service.

Your premium at a glance

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Basic insurance benefits

Overview of benefits

Outpatient treatment / classical medicine

Cost coverage according to the tariff, throughout Switzerland, for treatment by recognised doctors, chiropractors, dieticians, midwives, speech therapists, physiotherapists, ergotherapists, nurses and nursing auxiliaries

Outpatient treatment / alternative medicine

Acupuncture, anthroposophic medicine, Chinese medicine, homeopathy and phytotherapy: Cost coverage according to the tariff, throughout Switzerland, for treatment by recognised doctors with an FMH qualification in the respective field of complementary medicine

Hospitalisation

Cost coverage without limit to sum or duration in the general ward (hospital/acute-care hospital) in accordance with the current cantonal hospital list

Health promotion / prevention

As stipulated in article 12 of the Health Insurance Benefits Ordinance

Frequently asked questions

Health Maintenance Organisation Insurance is the name of CSS's HMO or group practice insurance. You'll find it mentioned under this name on the policy.

HMO stands for health maintenance organisation. Under the HMO model, you promise to always consult a designated doctor from the medical network or a group practice first when feeling ill.

A group practice consists of several doctors working together in the same place. A medical network is made up of doctors in different locations.

Your doctor from the medical network or group practice will coordinate your treatment. What's more, the HMO model lets you benefit from the experience of all the members of the network.

Yes. Please notify your doctor from the network or group practice of any emergency treatment within 10 days. Please ask the emergency doctor to send their treatment report to your regular doctor.

No. Your first point of contact should always be your doctor from the medical network or group practice. If you require specialist treatment, you will be referred by them. If you don’t stick to the rules, you will face financial consequences.

Anyone not following the rules will face financial consequences. You will have to pay up to CHF 500 per doctor’s bill from your own pocket.

You can change your doctor at any time. Please notify us of your new doctor.

The easiest way to find recognised doctors near you is to use the premium calculator or the HMO doctor search function.

Pay the bill and send us the refund form. It couldn’t be easier!

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How to save on premiums

Premiums depend on where you live, your age and what deductible you choose.

Higher deductible
The higher the deductible, the lower the premium. How to make the right choice.
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Exclude accident cover
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