If you have decided to undergo hypnosis or hypnotherapy, the question often arises as to whether health insurance companies pay for hypnosis. Since I get this question so often, I have inquired directly with Swiss health insurance providers and here is the updated list of whether health insurance pays for hypnotherapy:
Health insurance companies that recognize hypnosis - Insurance List Switzerland 2026
As you can see in the following table, Switzerland remains very conservative when it comes to the recognition of hypnosis by health insurance companies.
| Name | Covers Hypnosis? | Requirement / Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGK Grundversicherungen AG | Yes | EGK-SUN: 80%, up to a maximum of CHF 480 for hypnotherapy | info@egk.ch |
| Groupe Mutuel (Avenir, Mutuel, Philos, AMB) | Yes, but | Supplementary insurance (Alterna, Global Smart, Premium) with ASCA/EMR recognition & therapeutic purpose | presse@groupemutuel.ch |
| rhenusana | Yes, but | ASCA/EMR recognition required | info@rhenusana.ch |
| Helsana | Yes, but | Basic insurance: only by medical doctors holding the title “Medical Hypnosis SMSH/GHypS” or midwives (childbirth preparation). Supplementary insurance: NO | media.relations@helsana.ch |
| SWICA Kranken-versicherung AG | No | Media office confirms no coverage under general supplementary insurance | swica@swica.ch |
| CSS Kranken- Versicherung AG | No | No benefits provided | css.info@css.ch |
| CONCORDIA Schweiz. Kranken- und Unfallversicherung AG | No | No benefits provided under supplementary plans | medien@concordia.ch |
| Atupri Gesundheitsversicherung AG | No | Hypnosis is not among recognized alternative medicine methods | kommunikation@atupri.ch |
| ÖKK Kranken- und Unfallversicherungen AG | No | No coverage for hypnosis or hypnotherapy | medien@oekk.ch |
| KPT Krankenkasse AG | No | No regular insurance benefit | kpt@kpt.ch |
| Visana Gruppe (Visana, Galenos, sana24) | No | No benefits provided | medien@visana.ch |
| Sanitas Grundversicherungen AG | No | No benefits provided | medien@sanitas.com |
| Assura-Basis SA | No answer without policy number | Information refused without a policy number | presse@assura.ch |
| Sympany (Moove, Vivao, Kolping) | No | No benefits provided | info.moove@sympany.ch |
| Sumiswalder Krankenkasse | No | No benefits provided | info@sumiswalder.ch |
| Genossenschaft Krankenkasse Steffisburg | No | No benefits provided | info@kkst.ch |
| Krankenkasse Luzerner Hinterland | No answer without policy number | Information refused without a policy number | info@kklh.ch |
| Genossenschaft Glarner Krankenversicherung | No | No benefits provided | info@glkv.ch |
| curaulta (formerly LUMNEZIANA / sanavals) | No | No benefits provided | info@curaulta.ch |
| Genossenschaft KRANKENKASSE SLKK | No | No benefits provided | info@slkk.ch |
| sodalis gesundheitsgruppe | No | No benefits provided | info@sodalis.ch |
| Caisse-maladie de la vallée d’Entremont | No | No benefits provided | cmveo@cmveo.ch |
| Krankenkasse Institut Ingenbohl | No | No benefits provided | kkingenbohl@hin.ch |
| Stiftung Krankenkasse Wädenswil | No | No benefits provided | info@kkwaedenswil.ch |
| Krankenkasse Birchmeier | No | No benefits provided | info@kkbirchmeier.ch |
| Krankenkasse Stoffel, Mels | No answer without policy number | Information refused without a policy number | info@kkstoffel.ch |
| Agrisano Krankenkasse AG | No | No benefits provided | info@agrisano.ch |
*Survey Note: This list is based on authorized health insurers in the FOPH directory and direct inquiries sent to Swiss basic and supplementary health insurance media offices (Status 2026). KLuG surrendered its license as of 31.12.2025; sanavals merged into curaulta (formerly LUMNEZIANA).
Does basic insurance cover hypnosis?
Switzerland’s mandatory basic health insurance (KVG) generally does not cover the costs of hypnotherapy by independent therapists.
The only exception under basic insurance is if hypnosis is performed directly by medical doctors holding the recognized specialization/title “Medical Hypnosis SMSH/GHypS” billed via medical tariffs (as confirmed by Helsana), or by midwives applying hypnosis during childbirth preparation.
Without such medical qualifications or a matching supplementary plan, hypnotherapy is not reimbursed under basic insurance.
EMR / ASCA recognition
For supplementary insurance (VVG), many insurance companies rely on the EMR (Erfahrungsmedizinisches Register) for recognizing alternative therapies. The EMR excludes non-medical hypnotherapy as an independent method.
The ASCA (Foundation for Complementary Medicine), on the other hand, recognizes hypnotherapy. Insurers like Groupe Mutuel and rhenusana reference ASCA or EMR certification for therapeutic coverage in specific supplementary insurance plans (e.g. Groupe Mutuel’s Alterna, Global Smart, or Premium plans).
Conclusion Hypnosis Health Insurance Switzerland
In summary, hypnotherapy in Switzerland is covered by health insurance only in very limited cases. EGK contributes generously via its EGK-SUN supplementary plan. Groupe Mutuel and rhenusana offer partial coverage under select supplementary plans with ASCA/EMR accreditation for medical/therapeutic indications. Helsana covers hypnosis under basic insurance only when performed by doctors with the SMSH/GHypS qualification.
For all other insurance companies: expect to pay for sessions out-of-pocket.
