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 the costs borne by the member (no FCA accumulation).

In all cases, the supplement for a private ward is borne by the member.

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.

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 100% of the costs associated with a stay on a general ward.

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 100% of the costs associated with a stay on a general ward.

Reimbursement claims

April 2022

We remind you that claims can be sent in 4 ways:

  • Electronic submission on MyUNIQA website. For more information, click here.
  • Electronic submission on MyUNIQA application for smartphone. For more information, click here.
  • Safe deposit of your "blue envelopes" in the "UNIQA" mailbox installed in building 33 - Visitors' Reception - which is located outside the Meyrin site in Switzerland, or in the UNIQA Office mailbox in the main building. Please note the blue UNIQA envelopes with the old address are still valid and can be used for sending your claims.
  • Send your stamped "blue envelopes" by regular mail to the following address : UNIQA, Avenue de la Praille 26 - CP 1431 – 1227 Carouge 

COVID-19 vaccination for residents in France

CERN personnel, and their accompanying family members, residing in France are included in the vaccination campaign, with the vaccine being made available to them in the same way and at the same pace as it is to others in their respective in France even if they do not hold a "carte vitale"

Vaccination is by appointment only.

More information can be obtained by calling from France the number 0 800 009 110 (lines open 7 days a week from 06:00 am -10:00 pm)

You will find the map of vaccination sites at the following address: Santé.fr - Centres de vaccination covid-19 (sante.fr) (in French).

Where do you go to get vaccinated?
Vaccination centre, doctor, doctor of labour, nurse, pharmacy.... Our fact sheet explains who can vaccinate you .

Residents of France in possession of a legitimation card can also be included in the vaccination campaign in Switzerland, see the conditions here

We remind you that the "carte vitale" of the French Social Security is not necessary to be vaccinated even if some health professionals have not yet been properly informed of the procedure to be implemented.

Cotisations des Membres Principaux 2021

Les taux de cotisation sont définis par le Règlement du CHIS et font l'objet d'une révision annuelle. Le Conseil du CERN est la seule instance compétente pour modifier les prestations et les taux de cotisation sur proposition du Directeur général après discussion au sein du Comité de concertation permanent (CCP). Cependant, chaque année, les montants maximaux de certaines prestations sont indexés automatiquement en fonction de l'évolution des rémunérations du CERN. Les changements de taux de cotisation sont publiés sur ce site, dans le Bulletin du CERN et sur le site Communications officielles pour la Communauté du CERN.

Taux de cotisation pour les Membres principaux obligatoires

Selon le principe de mutualité qui repose sur la solidarité, les Membres contribuent en fonction de leurs moyens. Ainsi la cotisation correspond à 4,86 % de la rémunération mensuelle du Membre principal obligatoire. Sur ce total, une partie est consacrée à l’assurance maladie et l'autre aux soins de longue durée. L'Organisation contribue à l'assurance maladie et à l'assurance accident professionnel.

Cotisation du Membre Principal obligatoire

Cotisation de l'Organisation

 Cotisation totale

Assurance Maladie

Prestation dépendance

Assurance Maladie

Assurance professionnelle

12.69%

4.06%

0.80%

7.71%

0.12%

Total : 4.86%

Total : 7.83%

Taux de cotisation pour les Membres principaux Post-obligatoires

Pour les bénéficiaires de la Caisse de Pensions du CERN, la cotisation correspond à 4.86% du dernier traitement mensuel de base indexé, celui perçu au moment du départ de l’Organisation. Sur ce total, une partie est consacrée à l’assurance maladie et l'autre aux soins de longue durée. L'Organisation contribue à l'assurance maladie ainsi qu'aux soins de longue durée.

Cotisation du Pensionné Cotisation de l'Organisation Cotisation totale

Assurance Maladie

Prestation dépendance Assurance Maladie Prestation dépendance 13.37%

4.06%

0.80%

7.71%

0.80%

Total : 4.86%

Total : 8.51%

La cotisation est directement prélevée sur la pension versée par la Caisse