Thanks to our numerous co-operations with companies and partner institutions, you receive access to innovative medical diagnostic and treatment forms.
Cardiovascular diseases, obesity, food intolerances and certain autoimmune disorders are influenced both by genetic factors as well as by diet and lifestyle. Genetic testing gives you valuable insights and tips on prevention and risk assessment for diseases.
From as early as the ninth week of pregnancy, non-invasive tests, i.e. tests that do not require devices or catheters to be inserted into the body, can determine with a high level of certainty whether an unborn child has a genetic disorder such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) or trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome).
As of mid-July 2015, this examination (trisomy 21, 18 and 13) has been covered by basic insurance, provided the requirements of the Health Care Benefits Ordinance (KLV) are met. If these requirements are not met, PRIMEO supplementary insurance covers the costs.
Further genetic tests can be found in the section «Costs covered for further genetic and laboratory analyses».
Medications can trigger unwanted side effects and in some cases they may even be ineffective. Different medications can also interact with one another if you have to take several at the same time. Genetic tests help to minimise these and can also help in choosing the right form of therapy.
Further genetic tests can be found in the section «Costs covered for further genetic and laboratory analyses».
If you have taken out PRIMEO supplementary insurance, Helsana will cover 90% of the costs up to a total of CHF 5,000 per calendar year for innovative diagnostic and treatment forms.
Patients with PRIMEO supplementary insurance receive exclusive paid access to other tests:
Contact us on 0844 80 81 82 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). We will review your request and notify you of the costs covered.
Genetic factors play a key role in some diseases. The enormous progress that has been made in medical genetics research is a key reason why today’s healthcare has improved.
With PRIMEO supplementary insurance, you benefit from direct access to leading experts in the field of medical genetics in Switzerland:
Do you have semi-private or private insurance? Then you can also benefit from the expert second opinion service.
Contact us on 058 340 13 84 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). We will then contact a genetic expert.
Healthcare is constantly improving thanks to technological progress and digitisation. This enables us to develop even better and more accurate examination methods. Patients with PRIMEO supplementary insurance receive exclusive access to the following innovative examinations:
Contact us on 0844 80 81 82 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). We will review your request and notify you of the costs covered.
Our personalised coaching programs are designed to improve health and quality of life. Patients with PRIMEO supplementary insurance receive exclusive paid access to thefollowing coaching programs:
Contact us on 0844 80 81 82 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). We will review your request and inform you about the coverage of the costs.
You can perform a self-test from a pharmacy at home in order to obtain rapid, reliable results. Patients with PRIMEO supplementary insurance receive exclusive paid access to the following innovative quick tests:
Contact us on 0844 80 81 82 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). We will review your request and notify you of the costs covered.
Medical technology products or medical aids are used to detect and treat illnesses. Patients with PRIMEO supplementary insurance receive exclusive paid access to the following medical products:
Contact us on 0844 80 81 82 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). We will review your request and notify you of the costs covered.
These laboratory tests are not covered by basic insurance.
If you are interested in an innovative treatment form, please consult your doctor (e.g. genetic analyses). Most tests are only carried out if prescribed by a doctor. The partner firms make the results directly available to the doctor.
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