CSS Zahnpflegeversicherung 50%, max. CHF 1000 vs. Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA III: benefits compared

Direct comparison of CSS Zahnpflegeversicherung 50%, max. CHF 1000 and Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA III in 2 categories. All values come from the policy terms and are backed by their source.

CSS Zahnpflegeversicherung 50%, max. CHF 1000 is better on 0 features, Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA III on 0; both are equal on 4.

Dental care

Feature CSS Zahnpflegeversicherung 50%, max. CHF 1000 Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA III Result
Coverage (percent) 50%Source: Produktblatt Zahnpflegeversicherung (Variantenuebersicht), edition 2027, p. 2 50%Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 equal
Annual cap CHF 1’000Source: Produktblatt Zahnpflegeversicherung (Variantenuebersicht), edition 2027, p. 2 CHF 1’000Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 equal
Waiting period in months 6 monthsSource: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 No verified information not comparable
Dental treatment abroad Not coveredSource: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 No verified information not comparable
Orthodontics for children No verified information YesSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 not comparable
Orthodontics: maximum amount No verified information CHF 10’000Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 not comparable
Wisdom teeth removal No verified information YesSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 not comparable

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Contract terms

Feature CSS Zahnpflegeversicherung 50%, max. CHF 1000 Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA III Result
Minimum contract duration in years 3Source: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 No verified information not comparable
Cancellation notice in months 3 monthsSource: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 No verified information not comparable
Insurer does not cancel after a claim YesSource: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 equal
Family discount YesSource: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 4 YesSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 1 equal
Overall annual cap CHF 1’000Source: Produktblatt Zahnpflegeversicherung (Variantenuebersicht), edition 2027, p. 2 No verified information not comparable
Prerequisite Supplementary to basic insurance under KVG; CSS pays after other corresponding benefits insured with CSS.Source: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 Requires the mandatory basic insurance VIVA-Gesundheitsplan.Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 1 not comparable
Premium and age Premiums may be adjusted when entering a higher tariff age group (5-year bands from 0-18 up to 66+); entering a higher group gives a right to cancel.Source: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 Premiums by age groups 0-18, 19-25, 26-30, then 5-year bands up to the last group at 86; change on 1 January usually raises the premium.Source: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 4 not comparable
Notable exclusions Prosthetic treatments (crowns, bridges, dentures) are paid only from the second insurance year; abroad benefits only if return to Switzerland is unreasonable.Source: AVB Zahnpflegeversicherung, Ausgabe 01.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 Only supplements the basic insurance; services without VIVA doctor's referral are reimbursed at only 60%; no benefits if travelling abroad for treatment.Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 not comparable
Only with basic insurance at the same insurer No verified information YesSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 1 not comparable
Other notable benefits No verified information Includes Vacanza travel insurance for eight weeks per trip (worldwide, with immediate assistance service).Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 1 not comparable

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