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HMO or TelFirst — Region 1, Ticino

Region 1, Ticino: with Atupri, HMO costs CHF 640.90 a month in 2026 and TelFirst CHF 669.40, 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 342.00 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 640.90CHF 669.40CHF 342.00
500CHF 629.30CHF 657.80CHF 342.00
1'000CHF 600.10CHF 628.60CHF 342.00
1'500CHF 570.90CHF 599.40CHF 342.00
2'000CHF 541.80CHF 570.30CHF 342.00
2'500CHF 512.60CHF 541.10CHF 342.00

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.