What does CSS pay towards your glasses?
CSS makes a contribution towards glasses & contact lenses. myCSS lets you see right away what CSS pays.
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What costs does CSS assume for glasses and contact lenses?
The amount covered depends on your insurance - in other words, whether you only have basic insurance or supplementary insurance as well.
What does basic insurance pay?
- Children up to 18: CHF 180 a year for optical aids
- Adults: no contribution towards costs
Supplementary insurance - what you pay towards glasses & contact lenses
Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? If you have supplementary insurance with CSS, you'll get a contribution:
- myFlex Outpatient Insurance
- Health Insurance Livo Smart
- Health Insurance Livo Top
Participation in cost of optical aids per insurance
| Insurance | Share paid for adults | Share paid for children |
|---|---|---|
| myFlex Economy Outpatient Insurance | No benefits | No benefits |
| myFlex Balance Outpatient Insurance | CHF 150 / calendar year | CHF 150 / case |
| myFlex Premium Outpatient Insurance | CHF 300 / calendar year | CHF 300 / case |
| Health Insurance Livo Smart | CHF 200 / calendar year | CHF 200 / case |
| Health Insurance Livo Top | CHF 200 / calendar year | CHF 200 / case |
Frequently asked questions
That depends on what insurance you have.
- Basic insurance: for children and young people, up to CHF 180 annually.
- Supplementary insurance: annually or once every three years, depending on the insurance.
myCSS lets you see exactly how often and how much CSS will pay you.
First, you pay the bill yourself. Then you submit it in myCSS.
Important points:
- Your name must appear on the bill.
- The date, amount and precise product must be clearly displayed.
- We need a doctor's certificate justifying certain medical reasons (e.g. strong vision impairment).
Yes. If your sunglasses have corrective lenses, they are treated the same as a normal pair of glasses.
Yes. If you have a valid bill and require the products for medical reasons, CSS will pay a share of your online purchases.
You are free to do that. However, CSS will only pay up to the maximum amount per year or benefit period - no matter how many pairs of glasses or contact lenses you buy.
Yes. Read what health insurance pays for laser eye surgery and why it's worth having supplementary insurance.
Yes. These supplementary insurance products also make a contribution towards your glasses or contact lenses:
- CSS Standard Insurance
- CSS Standard Plus Insurance
- UNO+
- DUE+
- Outpatient Insurance Sanagate
Look in myCSS to see exactly how much they pay.
Check benefits with myCSS
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You see straight away what benefits you are entitled to.
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Your maximum retention fee is set out clearly.
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Recognised providers and therapists in your local area are displayed.
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Potential gaps in cover are indicated.
