Compact One is a low-cost basic insurance model with digital consultations. You contact Medgate when you need medical advice. Your Medgate doctor advises you and draws up a personal treatment plan with you. You have an overview of your treatment in the Sanitas Medgate app.
Anyone who is resident in Switzerland is obliged by law to have basic health insurance in order to ensure basic medical care for all. All health insurers cover the same benefits under basic insurance.
For example
With Compact One you save between
Opening hours
Compact customers can call the Sanitas customer service team from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm. If you have a question, contact us at any time via chat or send us a message via the Sanitas Portal.
Sending documents
The Sanitas Portal is the easiest way to send in your reclaim vouchers. This way, Compact customers can send in their invoices at any time.
Medgate is the leading telemedicine provider in Switzerland. Medgate comprises a team of over 90 experienced doctors on hand to offer medical advice by phone or video link around the clock. Medgate telemedical advice is available free of charge. However, you may be charged for calling the Medgate hotline depending on your telecommunications provider.
You don’t have to contact Medgate in the following cases
Sanitas Medgate app
The Sanitas Medgate app is your direct link to Medgate. It offers useful functions, making it really easy to get medical advice whenever you need it.
Key features:
Children’s health hotline
If your child suddenly has a temperature of 40 degrees in the middle of the night, you may need instant medical advice. The children’s health hotline is manned by a team of Medgate doctors who provide medical advice around the clock. Simply call the Medgate number for Compact customers. Press key 2 for the children’s health hotline.
Nanny referral service
If your child is sick and needs care, but you have to work, we’ll find you qualified child care. You pay only for the child care, we cover the referral fee. Simply call the Medgate number for Compact customers. Press key 3 for the nanny referral service.
The amounts listed are for maximum benefits and, unless specified otherwise, are valid for each calendar year. Benefits are granted only in accordance with the Swiss Federal Health Insurance Act (KVG/LAMal) and the corresponding ordinances, and the general terms of insurance and applicable supplementary terms issued by Sanitas.