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CSS insurance: reading your proposal

Separate the model, premium and supplementary benefits.

Published 2026-10-07

Updated concise edition of a topic from the earlier blog.

Mathias Sudres · Practical guide

Decode the quotation

A CSS quotation can include several distinct arrangements. Mark the exact basic-insurance model, deductible and accident setting, then list supplementary products separately. Check that each household member’s details are correct. Ask for clarification when a package price makes individual costs or benefits difficult to identify.

Read the rules you will use

For your basic model, establish who you must contact first and which exceptions apply. For a supplementary product, compare the benefit schedule with your own priorities. Ask about recognised providers, ceilings and any personal exclusions. Brochure examples should not replace the actual policy and applicable conditions.

Evaluate alternatives consistently

Compare another proposal using the same household, deductible and model assumptions. Document whether an apparent saving comes from price alone or reduced benefits. Before replacing supplementary protection, obtain and read written acceptance. A clear comparison should make both the advantages and the compromises visible.

Sources & further reading

FOPH / OFSP — Health insurance

Original English archive article

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