SWICA Premium Do you need comprehensive cover that knows no national boundaries?

SWICA Premium offers you complete insurance cover in all situations anywhere in the world. You can enjoy the full cover and security of a globally connected healthcare partner.



Health advice hotline sante24

The doctors and medical specialists from sante24, the health advice hotline, are on hand to answer any questions about health – around the clock, in four languages, free of charge. Often a little expert advice is all you need to deal correctly with a health problem. If necessary, sante24 will arrange for a doctor’s appointment for you.

Comprehensive support in cases of illness or accident, and for maternity

Only with SWICA do insured members receive consistent support in the event of sickness or accident, and for maternity. Insurance specialists and the SWICA Care Managers will advise and support you in choosing the appropriate treatment, make sure communications and coordination between all involved partners are in place and working, and perform the necessary administrative duties.

Best medicine through a network of specialists

With its attractive insurance solutions, SWICA makes sure its insured members have rapid and preferential access to first-class medicine and is committed to providing you with the best possibilities for recovery process through a wide network of specialists. The santémed Health Centres offer high-quality and effective medical care.

Contributions towards preventive healthcare and fitness

SWICA supports your commitment to a healthy lifestyle by contributing to the cost of medical check-ups as well as in the areas of exercise, nutrition and relaxation.

International cover for accidents

SWICA provides global cover for the financial consequences of an accident. The costs for outpatient and inpatient treatment as well as medicines are covered in full.

BestMed – first-class benefits and free choice of doctor and hospital

Free choice of hospitals and access to first-class medicine are guaranteed worldwide. You are entitled to a comfortable hospital stay in a private room with first-class comfort and special service. You are also free to choose your doctor and have short waiting times in the case of scheduled operations.

Basic insurance Supplementary insurance
Outpatient treatment, orthodox medicine Treatment by contracting physician and other approved medical practitioners, such as chiropractors or midwives. Full cover in the canton of residence or at place of work Orthodox medical treatment using non-contracting physicians worldwide
Choice of physician SWICA health centre situated nearby
Hospitalization Public ward in hospitals as per hospital list for canton of residence Private ward worldwide, full cover in public and private hospitals
Medicines As per list of medicines and special items, if prescribed by physician Medicines prescribed by physicians and naturopaths, incl. homeopathic, phytotherapeutic and anthroposophical preparations
Alternative treatments Acupuncture by approved physician Full cover with SWICA-recognized therapist or naturopath with a cantonal licence to practise
Promotion of health and fitness Up to CHF 800 per year (up to CHF 300 per type of preventive care as per separate list)
Medical check-ups Preventive measures under the statutory benefits regulations, gynaecological check-up every 3 years 90%, amount unlimited
Inoculations Injections under the statutory benefits regulations 90%, amount unlimited
Spectacles or contact lenses Various statutory special cases as per medical examination 90% up to CHF 800 within 3 years; full cover in the event of an accident; additional CHF 200 if no benefits have been paid out of the basic insurance for visual aids
Treatment abroad Costs covered in emergencies up to double the rate of the general ward in the canton of residence or as per bilateral agreement with EU Full cover
Emergency transport / transfers, search + rescue operations, repatriation 50% up to CHF 500 for transfers; 50% up to CHF 5000 for emergency transport in Switzerland Switzerland: emergency transport/transfers 90%, amount unlimited; search/rescue operations up to CHF 40,000 per year (in accidents CHF 20,000 per event); abroad: full cover for emergency transport; search/rescue operations together up to CHF 50,000 per year; full cover for repatriation
Dental treatment and dental hygiene In the case of serious illnesses of the masticatory system or if the treatment is related to a very serious general illness. Full cover in the event of dental accident (primary care) 50% up to CHF 100 per year; full cover in accidents
Orthodontics 50 % up to CHF 10 000 per year up to age 25
Home help Up to CHF 80 per day, max. 60 days per year; full cover in accidents
Home care Examination, treatment and care as prescribed by physician + CHF 100 per day; full cover in accidents
Spa treatment CHF 10 per day, 21 days per year; plus costs of treatment as per health insurance rate + CHF 160 per day, max. 30 days per year; full cover in accidents
Convalescence cures CHF 100 per day, max. 30 days per year
Psychotherapy Medical psychotherapy (no psychologists in private practice) Up to CHF 75 per session, max 60 sessions per year with SWICArecognized psychologists
Prescription aid articles Statutory list of aids and appliances 90% up to CHF 1000 per year; full cover in accidents
Accident risk Not insured Covered by INFORTUNA global accident insurance for private patients

Insurance solutions

  • Basic

    For people who have both feet firmly on the ground and want comprehensive cover.

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  • Family

    For families that attach a lot of importance to fully integrated preventive healthcare.

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