Pregnancy and maternity: insurance benefits
The expectant mother’s insurance cover takes on extra importance during pregnancy. Here you can find all the insured benefits available during pregnancy and maternity.
Basic insurance
- Pregnancy check-ups: seven check-ups and two ultrasound examinations by a doctor or seven check-ups by a midwife
- Pregnancy-related health problems: medications on the Federal Office of Public Health’s specialities list
- Birth preparation: antenatal classes as well as basic care and treatments by Spitex
- Childbirth: costs for the birth in a hospital/birthing centre
- Immediate postnatal period: support from a midwife or carer for up to eight weeks after the birth
- Breastfeeding: three advisory sessions on breastfeeding and co-payment of medical costs of up to CHF 340 for purchase of an electronic milk pump (up to CHF 175 for a single milk pump).
- Follow-up checks by a doctor and laboratory tests where necessary
TOP supplementary insurance
SANA supplementary insurance
COMPLETA supplementary insurance
- Birth preparation: 75% of the costs, up to CHF 500 per calendar year
- Pregnancy check-ups: 90% of the costs for check-ups and ultrasound examinations that exceed the cover provided by basic insurance (up to CHF 750 per calendar year)
- Outpatient birth: 90% of the costs of a birthing pool, up to CHF 1,500 per calendar year.
PRIMEO supplementary insurance
HOSPITAL Semi-Private hospital insurance
HOSPITAL Private hospital insurance
HOSPITAL FLEX hospital insurance
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