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HMO or TelFirst — Region 2, Vaud

Region 2, Vaud: with Atupri, HMO costs CHF 539.50 a month in 2026 and TelFirst CHF 543.80, 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 51.60 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 539.50CHF 543.80CHF 51.60
500CHF 527.90CHF 532.20CHF 51.60
1'000CHF 498.70CHF 503.00CHF 51.60
1'500CHF 469.50CHF 473.80CHF 51.60
2'000CHF 440.40CHF 444.70CHF 51.60
2'500CHF 411.20CHF 415.50CHF 51.60

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.