EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE vs. Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II: benefits compared
Direct comparison of EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE and Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II in 2 categories. All values come from the policy terms and are backed by their source.
EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE is better on 2 features, Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II on 0; both are equal on 1.
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Rescue and transport
| Feature | EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE | Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue cost cap | CHF 30’000Source: AVB/VVG EGK-ASSISTANCE, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 4 | CHF 25’000Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 | EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE better |
| Transport cost cap | UnlimitedSource: AVB/VVG EGK-ASSISTANCE, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 3 | CHF 20’000Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 | EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE better |
| Repatriation to Switzerland | UnlimitedSource: AVB/VVG EGK-ASSISTANCE, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 3 | No verified information | not comparable |
Contract terms
| Feature | EGK EGK-ASSISTANCE | Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract duration in years | 1Source: AVB/VVG Zusatzversicherungen, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 4 | No verified information | not comparable |
| Cancellation notice in months | 3 monthsSource: AVB/VVG Zusatzversicherungen, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 4 | No verified information | not comparable |
| Insurer does not cancel after a claim | YesSource: AVB/VVG Zusatzversicherungen, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 4 | YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 | equal |
| Other notable benefits | Child-minding service up to 30 hours per policy and calendar year in Switzerland; hospital cost advance up to CHF 5000 abroad; extra costs after document theft up to CHF 2000 per event; unforeseen expenses up to CHF 750 per person.Source: AVB/VVG EGK-ASSISTANCE, Ausgabe 1.1.2024, edition 2027, p. 5 | 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 |
| Family discount | No verified information | YesSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 1 | 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 |
| Prerequisite | No verified information | 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 | No verified information | 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 | No verified information | 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 |
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