Under basic insurance, you can receive treatment in your canton of residence, while with the Hospital Standard Liberty general supplementary hospital insurance plan, you can be treated at any contractual hospital in Switzerland. And with Liberty Option you can choose whether to upgrade to a higher category ward before admission to hospital.
Supplementary hospital insurance expands and supplements the benefits of basic insurance:
Liberty Option
It’s simple: this option allows you to choose the hospital ward each time you’re admitted to hospital. We’ll be happy to help you decide before each hospital stay whether it makes sense for you to change ward.
Sanitas Assistance
Before a trip you can contact Sanitas Assistance for information on the entry and vaccination requirements for your destination. And during your trip you can rest assured that Sanitas Assistance will offer fast and straightforward support in the event of emergencies abroad: +41 844 124 365
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.
As you get older, you’re more likely to need hospital treatment. Looking ahead, it’s a good idea to use Hospital Upgrade for greater flexibility in your choice of supplementary hospital insurance. With Hospital Upgrade you can switch to the Hospital Extra Liberty semiprivate supplementary hospital insurance plan without a medical exam.