Helsana TOP vs. Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II: benefits compared
Direct comparison of Helsana TOP and Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II in 3 categories. All values come from the policy terms and are backed by their source.
Helsana TOP is better on 0 features, Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II on 0; both are equal on 4.
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Medicines and medical aids
| Feature | Helsana TOP | Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical aids (percent) | 90%Source: ZVB TOP, Ausgabe 1. Januar 2021, edition 2027, p. 2 | 90%Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | equal |
| Medical aids: annual cap | CHF 1’000Source: ZVB TOP, Ausgabe 1. Januar 2021, edition 2027, p. 2 | CHF 1’000Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | equal |
| Medicines outside the SL: maximum | No verified information | UnlimitedSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | not comparable |
Dental care
| Feature | Helsana TOP | Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics: maximum amount | CHF 10’000Source: ZVB TOP, Ausgabe 1. Januar 2021, edition 2027, p. 3 | CHF 10’000Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | equal |
| Coverage (percent) | No verified information | 25%Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | not comparable |
| Annual cap | No verified information | CHF 500Source: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | 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 |
| Wisdom teeth removal | No verified information | YesSource: ZB Krankenzusatzversicherung Ambulant VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 2 | not comparable |
Contract terms
| Feature | Helsana TOP | Visana Ambulant VIVA Ambulant VIVA II | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract duration in years | 1Source: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 | No verified information | not comparable |
| Cancellation notice in months | 3 monthsSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 | No verified information | not comparable |
| Insurer does not cancel after a claim | YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 | YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen VIVA (VVG), gültig ab 01.03.2026, edition 2027, p. 3 | equal |
| Premium and age | Premiums by 5-year age groups up to 91+; for over 65s max. 3x the premium of a 30-year-old, for over 70s max. 4xSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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