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HMO or TelFirst — Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden: with Atupri, HMO costs CHF 580.50 a month in 2026 and TelFirst CHF 593.50, 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 156.00 saved per year against TelFirst, for cover identical under the law. What you pay more or less for is the care pathway.

What you accept in each case

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

  • HMO

    Group practice (HMO)

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

  • TelFirst

    Telemedicine and others

    You call a medical service before any consultation, or follow another pathway set by the insurer.

The price at every deductible

DeductibleHMOTelFirstGap per year
300CHF 580.50CHF 593.50CHF 156.00
500CHF 568.90CHF 581.90CHF 156.00
1'000CHF 539.70CHF 552.70CHF 156.00
1'500CHF 510.50CHF 523.50CHF 156.00
2'000CHF 481.40CHF 494.40CHF 156.00
2'500CHF 452.20CHF 465.20CHF 156.00

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.