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Alternative medicine

This term refers to treatment methods and concepts that offer an alternative to (alternative medicine) or complement (complementary medicine) conventional medicine. Used to both treat and diagnose various physical and psychological disorders, alternative medicine includes homoeopathy, osteopathy and elements of traditional Chinese medicine.

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

ÖKK NATURE MINI Recognised methods and therapists Alternative medical treatment by recognised doctors and therapists

80%, up to CHF 1,000 per calendar year
Deductible: CHF 300 per calendar year

Non-recognised methods and therapists Other therapeutic methods (treatment by non-recognised doctors and therapists) -
ÖKK NATURE MIDI Recognised methods and therapists Alternative medical treatment by recognised doctors and therapists

80%, up to CHF 5,000 per calendar year
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 500 per calendar year

ÖKK NATURE PLUS Recognised methods and therapists Alternative medical treatment by recognised doctors and therapists

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

Benefit under ÖKK NATURE supplementary insurance; therapist must be recognised by the EMR for this treatment method.

Recognised alternative medicine therapy methods

Previously offered supplementary insurance policies (ÖKK UNO) are not listed here.

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