Basic insurance with the general practitioner model
Under FAVORIT CASA basic insurance, your primary point of contact for all health-related matters is the general practitioner (GP) you chose from the directory of doctors.
Benefits included in basic insurance
The various basic insurance models all offer the same benefits. The only difference between the models is the choice of first point of contact for medical questions. The benefits provided under basic insurance include:
- Conventional medical treatment and complementary medicine
- Hospital stays in the general ward
- Emergency transport and search and rescue operations
- Treatment abroad in emergencies
How the GP model works
Under the
- Your GP remains your initial point of contact
- Free choice of general practitioner from SWICA's comprehensive directory of doctors
- You get a discount of between 10% and 16.5% on your premium (learn more). Use our premium calculator for an easy way to compare premiums for SWICA basic insurance plans and your potential savings: go to premium calculator.
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Frequently asked questions about the GP model
With the family doctor model you get an attractive discount on your premiums and the same benefits as under the STANDARD basic insurance. The only difference is the choice of contact point: under the general practitioner (GP) model, your first point of contact for medical matters is always your GP. They will also discuss with you any further steps in your treatment.
- In emergencies
- Children up to the age of 18 can be treated by a paediatrician without referral
- Appointments with an eye doctor or a gynaecologist
- When getting treatment during a temporary stay abroad
If needed, the doctors and medical staff at santé24 will be glad to answer your questions 24 hours a day on +41 44 404 86 86.
If possible, please always contact your general practitioner first. In an emergency you can go directly to an emergency centre or hospital. Inform your general practitioner about any emergency treatment as soon as possible afterwards. The doctors and medical staff at the santé24 telemedicine centre will also be glad to advise you on +41 44 404 86 86, around the clock.
When you switch from the STANDARD basic insurance plan to the GP plan, SWICA gives you a discount of between 10% and 16.5% on your premiums. The exact discount depends on where you live, your age and your chosen excess. Below, we have provided examples of how the minimum and maximum possible discounts are determined under the GP plan:
- Minimum discount: Adult aged 26 or over, living in Frauenfeld, excess: CHF 300, no accident cover, standard premium: CHF 493.80, with 10% discount: monthly premium of CHF 444.40.
- Maximum discount: Adult aged 26 or over, living in Willisau, excess: CHF 300, no accident cover, standard premium: CHF 478.30, with 16.5% discount: monthly premium of CHF 399.40.
You can see the possible premium discount for you directly in our premium calculator:
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You can benefit from attractive premium discounts by choosing an alternative basic insurance model. By increasing the excess you can cut your premiums even further. SWICA also offers family discounts for children and young people.
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You can also benefit from lower co-payments if you have also taken out any supplementary insurance with SWICA. SWICA is the only health insurance company that applies co-payments from SWICA basic insurance to SWICA supplementary insurance. This means your maximum annual co-payment is significantly lower than it would be with other health insurers.
More about the combination advantage
Discover all the ways to optimise your premium
You can also benefit from lower co-payments if you have also taken out any supplementary insurance with SWICA. SWICA is the only health insurance company that applies co-payments from SWICA basic insurance to SWICA supplementary insurance. This means your maximum annual co-payment is significantly lower than it would be with other health insurers.
More about the combination advantage
Exclusive services and advantages free to all SWICA customers
- Free, 24-hour telemedicine service from santé24 doctors and medical staff
- SWICA customer service available 24/7 in Switzerland and abroad
- Expert advice on medication, exercise, nutrition, medicinal plants and vaccinations
- active4life programme with 100 benefits and discount offers at selected partners
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Insurance advice until 21:00
Take advantage of comprehensive insurance advice: SWICA employees will be glad to answer your questions by telephone, even in the evenings until 21:00, Monday to Friday. Also via online video consultation on request. Call +41 58 800 99 33Book appointment online Calculate your premium
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Comparis, K-Tipp, bonus.ch and AmPuls - in comparisons of health insurers, SWICA outperformed all the major Swiss health insurers to secure first place overall for customer satisfaction. You too can place your trust in SWICA and benefit from the exclusive advantages it offers.
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