Assura Optima Varia vs. Helsana SANA: benefits compared
Direct comparison of Assura Optima Varia and Helsana SANA in 2 categories. All values come from the policy terms and are backed by their source.
Assura Optima Varia is better on 0 features, Helsana SANA on 1; both are equal on 3.
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Travel abroad
| Feature | Assura Optima Varia | Helsana SANA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide validity | YesSource: AVB Zusatzversicherungen VVG (Ausgabe 07.2015, aktualisiert 01.2022), edition 2027, p. 2 | YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 1 | equal |
Contract terms
| Feature | Assura Optima Varia | Helsana SANA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract duration in years | 3Source: AVB Zusatzversicherungen VVG (Ausgabe 07.2015, aktualisiert 01.2022), edition 2027, p. 2 | 1Source: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 | Helsana SANA better |
| Cancellation notice in months | 3 monthsSource: AVB Zusatzversicherungen VVG (Ausgabe 07.2015, aktualisiert 01.2022), edition 2027, p. 2 | 3 monthsSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 | equal |
| Insurer does not cancel after a claim | YesSource: AVB Zusatzversicherungen VVG (Ausgabe 07.2015, aktualisiert 01.2022), edition 2027, p. 2 | YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 | equal |
| Premium and age | Premium varies with effective age, adjusted on 1 January of the year the insured turns 19, 26, 31, 36 ... up to 91.Source: BVB Optima Varia (07.2015), edition 2027, p. 2 | Premiums set by age in 5-year groups up to 91+; over-65s pay at most 3x the premium of a 30-year-old and over-70s at most 4x.Source: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 3 | not comparable |
| Notable exclusions | Pre-existing conditions, prior accidents, psychiatric illness, palliative care, overweight and maternity excluded; only approved facilities with Assura list.Source: BVB Optima Varia (07.2015), edition 2027, p. 2 | Pre-existing illnesses and accidents are excluded, as are cosmetic treatments and ineffective or uneconomic treatments.Source: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 4 | not comparable |
| Other notable benefits | Special nursing care in hospital up to CHF 500 per calendar year.Source: BVB Optima Varia (07.2015), edition 2027, p. 1 | Inpatient complementary medicine treatments in recognised cure facilities are reimbursed up to CHF 5000 per calendar year.Source: ZVB SANA, Ausgabe 1. Januar 2021, edition 2027, p. 1 | not comparable |
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