Recognized equipment and devices

We assume a portion of the costs of medical equipment and devices prescribed by a doctor that are not covered by basic insurance or are supplementary to AHV/IV benefits.

You must submit the refusal of cover from the IV/AHV along with a doctor’s prescription.

Hearing and speech aids

• Hearing aids

Devices to stabilize the limbs and torso

• Cranial orthosis

Mobility aids

• Walkers and other walking aids (e.g. frames or crutches)
• Wheelchairs
• Shoe inlays

Bed-rest aids

• Mattresses and pillows to prevent the formation of pressure sores (decubitus)
• Electrically adjustable nursing bed

Other

• Blood-pressure monitors
• Wigs (for cancer patients)
• Mite-proof mattress cover, bedcover, etc.