Rate Overview
Categories
Typical activities
Paid by health insurance (basic coverage)
Hourly rate
Legally fixed
Costs for Clients (Self-Pay)
Clarification & Consultation
Typical activities
Needs assessment by a specialist, interdisciplinary coordination, consultation, obtaining medical prescriptions, etc.
Paid by health insurance (basic coverage)
Yes
Hourly rate (Legally fixed)
CHF 76.90
Costs for Clients (Self-Pay)
Franchise + 10% deductible + cantonal patient copayment
Medical care
Typical activities
Administering/giving medication, changing dressings, injections, infusions, wound care, taking vital signs, etc.
Paid by health insurance (basic coverage)
Yes
Hourly rate (Legally fixed)
CHF 63.00
Costs for Clients (Self-Pay)
Franchise + 10% deductible + cantonal patient copayment
Basic care
Typical activities
Assistance with showering/personal hygiene, dressing/undressing, eating/drinking, using the toilet, mobilization.
Paid by health insurance (basic coverage)
Yes
Hourly rate (Legally fixed)
$52.60
Costs for Clients (Self-Pay)
Franchise + 10% deductible + cantonal patient copayment
Care / Companionship
Typical activities
Companionship, walks, accompaniment to doctor/shopping, social activation, night watch.
Paid by health insurance (basic coverage)
No (optional additional insurance / EL)
Hourly rate (Legally fixed)
CHF 55 – 90 (depending on employee qualifications)
Costs for Clients (Self-Pay)
Full costs
Travel fee CHF 15
Housekeeping help
Typical activities
Cleaning, washing, ironing, cooking, shopping, making beds.
Paid by health insurance (basic coverage)
No (optional additional insurance / EL)
Hourly rate (Legally fixed)
CHF 50
Costs for Clients (Self-Pay)
Full cost travel fee CHF 15