Transport and rescue
You can find below the most frequent questions and answers relating to refunds of your medical invoices.
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Transport and rescue
Yes, in some cases. Basic health insurance covers 50% of the cost of transportation in a medically-equipped vehicle. The contribution to costs is limited to CHF 500 per calendar year.
Yes, in some cases. Basic health insurance covers 50% of the costs, up to CHF 5,000 per calendar year (in Switzerland only).
Rescue operations are the measures taken to prevent someone from being in danger because of his state of health and/or a dangerous location, with the aim to save his life, prevent further rapid and significant deterioration of his condition and from suddenly finding himself in a life-threatening situation.
However, search and evacuation costs are not covered.
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