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Voluntary accident insurance for retirees with the Basler

Retired associates of Novartis who have taken out accident insurance with the Basler Versicherung for accident-related treatment costs supplementary to their health insurance are affected by an increase in the premiums:  

How does the premium change with effect from 1.1.2013?

  • Insured persons resident in Switzerland. old premium: CHF 240, new: CHF 280
  • Insured persons resident abroad. old premium: CHF 348, new: CHF 398

Why has the premium changed?

  • The steady increase in costs in the health system necessitates an adjustment to the premium.

How can the insurance contract be terminated?

  • The contract can be terminated directly with the Basler up to 31 January 2013 or with effect from the next possible claim.

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