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CareMed or HMO?

Atupri offers both: CareMed and HMO. They are available together in 36 premium regions, and the cheaper of the two is not the same everywhere.

The cheaper one is not the same everywhere

Across 36 premium regions where both are offered, CareMed is cheaper in 0 and HMO in 35. The average gap between them is CHF 244.60 a year.

The gap is widest in Geneva: CHF 636.00 a year.

What you accept in each case

CareMed is a "Family doctor" model. HMO is a "Group practice (HMO)" model.

  • CareMed

    Family doctor

    You pick a family doctor and always go to them first.

  • HMO

    Group practice (HMO)

    You go to a designated group practice, which coordinates your care.

The comparison, region by region

An alternative model commits you to a care pathway: check the conditions with the insurer before signing. This page gives a price, not advice.

Source: Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), official premiums and territorial coverage areas.