How can I take action against my health insurance fund if it refuses to accept the cost of medicines?
Ask your health insurance for a legal decision. This decision can always be requested, even without appeal.
In not too urgent cases, you can object within 30 days to the insurance and at the same time inform the mediator of the mediation office of the health insurance (in french/german/italian only).
If the health insurance rejects the opposition, the case must be brought before the Cantonal Court for Social Insurances. At that point, it is a good idea to ask for help. E-mail us immediately at info@hepc.ch
Is there already a judgment against a health insurance regarding the new HCV drugs?
not yet in Switzerland…
Where to find a lawyer?
We can assist you to find a lawyer, contact us by email : info@hepc.ch
What does opening a lawsuit against a health insurance cost?
First of all nothing, but it does not bring much, because without a lawyer one rarely succeeds. A trial before the Cantonal Court of Social Insurances is free in most cantons.
The SHCA opens a legal aid fund and a ‘Crowdfunding’ donation campaign to legally assist HCV patients in Switzerland.