FlexCare or HMO — Region 1, Zurich

Region 1, Zurich: with Atupri, FlexCare costs CHF 595.60 a month in 2026 and HMO CHF 517.70, for an adult with a CHF 300 deductible and accident cover. The table below gives the gap at every deductible.

HMO is the cheaper of the two here: CHF 934.80 saved per year against FlexCare, for cover identical under the law. What you pay more or less for is the care pathway.

What you accept in each case

FlexCare is a "Telemedicine and others" model. HMO is a "Group practice (HMO)" model.

FlexCare
Telemedicine and others
You call a medical service before any consultation, or follow another pathway set by the insurer.
HMO
Group practice (HMO)
You go to a designated group practice, which coordinates your care.

The price at every deductible

Deductible	FlexCare	HMO	Gap per year
300	CHF 595.60	CHF 517.70	CHF 934.80
500	CHF 584.00	CHF 506.10	CHF 934.80
1'000	CHF 554.80	CHF 476.90	CHF 934.80
1'500	CHF 525.60	CHF 447.70	CHF 934.80
2'000	CHF 496.50	CHF 418.60	CHF 934.80
2'500	CHF 467.30	CHF 389.40	CHF 934.80

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.

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