Swiss Health Insurance: Choosing Between the 300 and 2500 Franchise (Interactive Calculator)

Compare Swiss basic health insurance deductibles to find the optimal annual franchise for your individual medical situation. Use the interactive comparison tool and cost curve below to simulate annual premiums, deductibles, and out of pocket copays across different healthcare expenditure levels.

Swiss Healthcare KVG Interactive Model

Swiss Health Insurance Franchise Comparison

Simulate total annual costs (premiums + franchise + 10% copay) and discover your exact break even threshold between deductibles.

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Franchise 2,500 Lowest Cost

At estimated medical bills of 1,200 CHF, Franchise 2,500 delivers the lowest total annual cost, saving you money over the year.

Total Annual Cost Curve

Includes fixed annual premium, paid deductible franchise, and 10% copay up to statutory limit.

Break Even Threshold Analysis

Comprehensive Risk Comparison

Comparison of minimum and maximum possible financial outlays under Swiss health insurance law (KVG), including the 10% copay up to 700 CHF.

Cost FactorFranchise 300Franchise 2,500
Monthly Premium331 CHF221 CHF
Annual Premium (Fixed Expense)3,972 CHF2,652 CHF
Selected Deductible (Franchise)300 CHF2,500 CHF
Maximum 10% Copay (Selbstbehalt)700 CHF700 CHF
Minimum Annual Cost (Zero Doctor Visits)3,972 CHF2,652 CHF
Maximum Annual Cost (Worst Case Serious Illness)4,972 CHF5,852 CHF
Maximum Additional Financial Risk (vs Franchise 300)Baseline (0 CHF)+880 CHF

When is Franchise 300 the Right Choice?

If you take regular prescription medication, have chronic conditions, plan hospital treatments or maternity care, or anticipate that your healthcare bills will exceed approximately 1,800 CHF in the coming calendar year.

When is Franchise 2,500 the Right Choice?

If you are in good general health and rarely visit doctors. Important rule: Keep an emergency liquidity reserve of at least 3,200 CHF readily available (2,500 CHF deductible plus 700 CHF copay) in case of sudden unexpected medical needs.

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