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HMO or TelFirst — Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell Innerrhoden: with Atupri, HMO costs CHF 375.30 a month in 2026 and TelFirst CHF 383.70, 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 100.80 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 375.30CHF 383.70CHF 100.80
500CHF 363.70CHF 372.10CHF 100.80
1'000CHF 334.50CHF 342.90CHF 100.80
1'500CHF 305.30CHF 313.70CHF 100.80
2'000CHF 276.20CHF 284.60CHF 100.80
2'500CHF 247.00CHF 255.40CHF 100.80

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.

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