Tag: Good to know
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Exceptional closure of the UNIQA Help-Desk – morning of the 12th of May 2026
Exceptional closure of the UNIQA Help-Desk – morning of the 12th of May 2026 The UNIQA Help-Desk, located in the Main Building on the Meyrin site (62/R-003- CCSC), will be exceptionally closed on the morning of the 12th of May 2026. The Help-Desk will open again in the afternoon from 2 p.m.
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Blood donation campaign at CERN – 21st and 22nd of July
Blood donation campaign at CERN – 21st and 22nd of July The Medical Service, in collaboration with HUG, will hold a blood donation session on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July 2026. The sessions will take place in Building 29 on the Meyrin site, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, please visit
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Blood donation campaign at CERN – 24th and 25th of March 2026
Blood donation campaign at CERN – 24th and 25th of March 2026 The Medical Service, in collaboration with HUG, will hold a blood donation session on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March 2026. The sessions will take place in Building 29 on the Meyrin site, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, please
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CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – Monthly contributions as of 1 January 2026
CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – Monthly contributions as of 1 January 2026 The CHIS contribution rates are unchanged for 2026, but the contributions themselves will evolve due to the change in the relevant Reference Salary (see Chapter XII of the CHIS Rules). Thus, as of 1 January 2026, the lump-sum monthly contributions based on
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Blood donation campaign at CERN – 18th of November 2025
Blood donation campaign at CERN – 18th of November 2025 The medical service, in collaboration with HUG, will hold a blood donation campaign on 18th of November 2025. The event will take place in Building 29 on the Meyrin site, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, please visit the HSE website: Blood
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Flu season and the flu vaccination – October 2025
Flu season and the flu vaccination – October 2025 Flu is a contagious virus that can cause anything from mild illness to serious complications, especially in high-risk groups like young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with underlying health issues or weakened immune systems. The flu spreads easily through airborne droplets, especially those released
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Join the CERN Medical Service for the Mental Health Campaign: “A Healthy Mind for a Calm Future”
Join the CERN Medical Service for the Mental Health Campaign: “A Healthy Mind for a Calm Future” On 9 October, from 11:30 to 13:30, the CERN Medical Service invites you to join its conference for the mental health campaign: “A Healthy Mind for a Calm Future.” This dedicated event will feature three insightful talks on
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Colorectal Cancer Screening – New Partnership with UNILABS
Colorectal Cancer Screening – New Partnership with UNILABS Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer but, when detected early, it can often be treated successfully. [1] This year, the CHIS has signed an agreement with the UNILABS laboratory in Switzerland to facilitate access to colon cancer screening for its members aged
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Covering treatment by medical auxiliaries
Covering treatment by medical auxiliaries October 2025 Auxiliary medical care encompasses a vast range of services, and the rules governing how it is covered frequently give rise to questions from members. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the medical auxiliaries most frequently covered by the CHIS, for most members, provided that you have a medical
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CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – UNIQA office moving back to the Main Building from the 1st of October
CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – UNIQA office moving back to the Main Building from the 1st of October From the 1st of October 2025, the UNIQA office will be located back in the Main Building in the newly refurbished CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC). Due to the move, the UNIQA office will be exceptionally