Category: Faq
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Is transport covered by the CHIS?
Transport costs are subjected to prior approval. If approved, your expenses will be reimbursed according to the General Rule (https://chis.cern/what-general-reimbursement-rule). Please submit your request using the dedicated form https://cds.cern.ch/record/2800366/files/CHIS_F07%20-%20Prior%20approval%20request.pdf to medical@uniqa.ch
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What is the reimbursement rule for hospitalisation?
On a general ward in a public hospital, 100% of the costs will be reimbursed. The costs of hospitalisation on a semi-private ward in an approved clinic or a public hospital will be covered in accordance with the General Rule. In a non-approved clinic, 80% of the costs will be reimbursed, with no limit on…
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I have the choice between a private (single-bed) ward and a semi-private (two-bed) ward. If I choose a private ward, will the CHIS reimburse the price difference?
The CHIS covers hospitalisation costs on a semi-private ward (room with two beds). The supplement for hospitalisation in a private ward is borne by the member. If you choose a private ward, the hospital/clinic will be able to tell you the amount of the supplement.
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What’s the difference between being hospitalised on a general ward, a semi-private ward and a private ward?
In Switzerland, the difference lies in the accommodation and the doctors who will take care of you. On a general ward, you will stay in a room with several beds (between two and eight), depending on availability. You cannot choose your medical practitioners (surgeon, obstetrician, etc.). In the case of public hospitals, the CHIS reimburses…
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What’s the difference between being hospitalised on a general ward, a semi-private ward and a private ward?
In Switzerland, the difference lies in the accommodation and the doctors who will take care of you. On a general ward, you will stay in a room with several beds (between two and eight), depending on availability. You cannot choose your medical practitioners (surgeon, obstetrician, etc.). In the case of public hospitals, the CHIS reimburses…
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What is considered as an income?
Income : any form of remuneration, salary, bonuses or other special emolument, holiday pay, 13th- or 14th-month salary payments, fee or emolument deriving from a professional activity, including any replacement salary received during periods of leave. The following are not considered as income :
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Does the general rule apply to all benefits?
No. Not all benefits are reimbursed in accordance with the general rule described under the previous question. To check whether the rule applies, please consult the list of benefits that you will find on the site. There you will see that, if you opt for a private hospital that is not approved by the CHIS,…
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Am I entitled to the 3 300 CHF ceiling for dental treatment in my first year of CHIS membership?
This depends on when you joined the CHIS, as the annual ceilings are reduced prorata temporis according to your length of membership. The table below explains the ceilings that apply to dental treatment if you joined the CHIS on 1 September of a given year and have a three-year contract ending on 31 August: Year…
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Am I entitled to the 9 900 CHF ceiling for dental treatment in my first year of CHIS membership?
Am I entitled to the 9 900 CHF ceiling for dental treatment in my first year of CHIS membership? No. The carry-forward principle is based on an annual expenditure ceiling of 3 300 CHF. Any unused portion of this ceiling can be carried forward to the following year(s) until a maximum cumulated ceiling is reached…
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Dental treatment and ceiling
I sent you an invoice for dental treatment amounting to 5 000 CHF but was reimbursed only 2720 CHF, even though the annual ceiling shown in the list of benefits is 3300 CHF. Is this a mistake? No. The ceilings for dental treatment and other items, as shown in the list of CHIS benefits, are…