Official rates · Canton of Geneva

Rates set by law, the same for everyone

The amounts below are not ours: they are set by the Swiss Confederation (OPAS) and the Geneva Council of State, and apply to every independent nurse in the canton.

✚Republic and canton of GenevaData checked on 8 October 2026

In short

What you pay

With a medical prescription, most of the cost is paid by your basic insurance and the canton of Geneva.

CHF 10.00

/ day of care

Contribution set by the Geneva Council of State, charged once per day of care, however many visits there are.

No contribution for acute and transitional care, for up to 2 weeks after a hospital stay. See below

No surcharge

tariff protection

For LAMal care, no provider may charge more than the official rates (art. 44 LAMal).

LAMal-covered care

What basic insurance pays, per hour of care

With a medical prescription, compulsory health insurance (LAMal) pays these amounts set by the Swiss Confederation, for every home care provider.

Assessment, advice and coordination
art. 7, al. 2, let. a OPAS
CHF 76.90/ hour
Examinations and treatment
art. 7, al. 2, let. b OPAS
CHF 63.00/ hour
Basic care
art. 7, al. 2, let. c OPAS
CHF 52.60/ hour

Billed in 5-minute units, with a minimum of 10 minutes (art. 7a para. 2 OPAS).

Patient contribution

CHF 10.00 / day of care

Set by the Geneva Council of State decree of 22 January 2025, in force since 1 January 2025.
Charged only once per day of care, even if several nurses visit.
Federal law caps this contribution at CHF 15.38 per day; Geneva has chosen a lower amount.
Acute and transitional care is exempt.
Receiving supplementary benefits? Ask the SPC whether they can cover it.

Acute and transitional care

CHF 123.00 / hour

After a hospital stay, for a maximum of 2 weeks.
Prescribed jointly by a hospital doctor and nurse.
Funded like a hospital stay: at least 55% by the canton, at most 45% by insurance.
No CHF 10 daily contribution (deductible and co-payment still apply).
Geneva framework rate: RTCISAT regulation (J 3 05.22).

Shifts, escorts, everyday help

On quote

Day and night shifts, escorts, housework, shopping and daily activities are not covered by the official rates. These are the only services we price ourselves: you receive a free, detailed quote within 24 to 48 hours. Some supplementary insurance plans contribute.

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Questions about coverage

How much will care cost me?

With a medical prescription, care is paid for by your basic health insurance (at federal rates) and by the canton of Geneva. You pay a contribution of CHF 10 per day of care, plus your usual insurance deductible and co-payment. No surcharge can be added. Details on the rates page.

What is the CHF 10 daily contribution?

It is the contribution to care costs provided for by federal law (art. 25a LAMal) and set in Geneva by the Council of State at CHF 10 per day since 1 January 2025. It is due only once per day of care, even if several nurses visit. Acute and transitional care is exempt.

Are shifts, housework and escorts covered?

Generally not: these services are not covered by basic insurance. Some supplementary plans contribute, so check with your insurer. We send you a free, detailed quote within 24 to 48 hours.

What is acute and transitional care?

This is care prescribed by the hospital (jointly by a doctor and a nurse) when you are discharged, for a maximum of 2 weeks. It is funded like a hospital stay, mostly by the canton, and is exempt from the CHF 10 daily contribution.

Official sources

Amounts published for information, checked on 8 October 2026. Only the official texts are legally binding.

A question aboutyour coverage?

We explain clearly what will be covered and handle the paperwork with your insurer.

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