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Standard model – freedom to choose your own doctor

This standard version of mandatory basic insurance gives you the freedom to choose which doctor or specialist to see at any time.

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The advantages for you

  • Free choice of doctor throughout Switzerland.
  • Make an appointment directly with a specialist.
  • Medical advice is available 24/7 on +41 58 277 77 77.

Good to know

Do you want to decide for yourself which doctor or specialist to see? Then the standard model is the right form of insurance for you.

Mandatory
Healthcare insurance is mandatory in Switzerland. It is also known as basic insurance.
Cover for basic medical care
The insurance provides cover for basic medical care in the event of illness, accident, pregnancy and childbirth .
Go directly to a specialist
The standard model gives you complete freedom to choose a doctor or specialist.

How the standard model works

Go directly to the doctor or a specialist

The standard model gives you complete freedom to choose a doctor or specialist.

In an emergency

In an emergency, you can go straight to your own doctor. If they cannot be reached, contact their locum or the 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

The standard model offered by CSS is called mandatory healthcare insurance. You'll find it mentioned under this name on the policy.

The standard model gives you the freedom to choose your own doctors and arrange an appointment with them directly at any time. The Telmed, family doctor, Multimed and HMO alternative insurance models restrict your choice of doctor.

Then we recommend an alternative form of basic insurance such as the Telmed, Multimed, HMO or family doctor model. You enjoy the exact same benefits while saving on premiums.

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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Switch model
Change your medical point of contact and pay less.
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Exclude accident cover
If you work at least 8 hours a week, you can save on premiums.
Change accident cover