Does Swiss health insurance pay for glasses?

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  • BenutzernameMoneyland User Questions
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So far I have paid for glasses out of my own pocket, but I read something about this being covered by insurance so I thought I would ask.

Does Swiss health insurance cover the cost of eyeglasses? Are there specific insurance companies which provide this benefit?

 
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  • BenutzernameMoneyguru von moneyland.ch
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Hi there,

You can find out what part of the costs of glasses and contact lenses is covered by Swiss health insurance in this article:

Swiss health insurance: Are glasses and contact lenses covered?