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HMO or TelFirst — Region 2, Fribourg

Region 2, Fribourg: with Atupri, HMO costs CHF 490.30 a month in 2026 and TelFirst CHF 501.20, 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 130.80 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 490.30CHF 501.20CHF 130.80
500CHF 478.70CHF 489.60CHF 130.80
1'000CHF 449.50CHF 460.40CHF 130.80
1'500CHF 420.30CHF 431.20CHF 130.80
2'000CHF 391.20CHF 402.10CHF 130.80
2'500CHF 362.00CHF 372.90CHF 130.80

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.