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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the best-known treatment methods from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to TCM, all diseases and disorders are caused by imbalances in the body’s energy flows. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into the body and is suitable for patients with both physical and mental symptoms.
Basic insurance
Alternative medicine
Acupuncture, anthroposophical medicine, Chinese medicine, homeopathy, phytotherapy by doctors with relevant training
Good to know
The basic insurance covers the costs of these five complementary medicine methods as long as the treatments are carried out by a medical specialist with appropriate further training:
- Acupuncture
- Anthroposophical medicine
- Homoeopathy
- Phytotherapy
- Traditional Chinese medicine
For these methods, ÖKK reimburses a maximum of 180 minutes of treatment time per six months."
Supplementary insurance
80%, up to CHF 1,000 per calendar year
Deductible: CHF 300 per calendar year
80%, up to CHF 5,000 per calendar year
Deductible: CHF 300 per calendar year
50%, up to CHF 500 per calendar year
80%, up to CHF 10,000 per calendar year, incl. neighbouring countries of Switzerland, Deductible: CHF 300 per calendar year
Non-recognised methods and therapists Other therapeutic methods (treatment by non-recognised doctors and therapists)50%, up to CHF 1,000 per calendar year, incl. neighbouring countries of Switzerland (benefit worldwide in combination with ÖKK HOSPITAL GLOBAL)
Good to know
Therapist must be recognised by the EMR for this treatment method.
Previously offered supplementary insurance policies (ÖKK UNO) are not listed here.
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