SOS144

Rescue without worries Travelling without risk

Your insurance for rescue and travelling

All means of rescue

We cover all means of rescue – whether ambulance or rescue helicopter.

All rescue organisations

Rega, Air Zermatt, AAA or any other organisation, you are covered. This also applies to ambulances. Worldwide.

Valid worldwide

The rescue card is not only valid at home in Switzerland, but worldwide – no matter how exotic your destination.

No age limit

Your age doesn't matter to us – you can insure your rescue and recovery costs regardless of your age.

No excess

We cover all rescue costs not covered by your health insurance – without a deductible.

Family-friendly

Your children are covered as long as they live in the same household, regardless of their age.

Your options

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Individual
Couples & family

SOS 144
CHF 6090.- /Year
  • Rescue
    unlimited
  • Recovery
    up to CHF 30 000.-
  • Repatriation
  • Travel incidents
  • Cancellation fees
  • Travel luggage
  • Medical and hospital expenses

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SOS 144 Plus
CHF 6599.- /Year
  • Rescue
    unlimited
  • Recovery
    up to CHF 30 000.-
  • Repatriation
  • Travel incidents
  • Cancellation fees
  • Travel luggage
  • Medical and hospital expenses

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SOS Protect Plus
CHF 127191.- /Year
  • Rescue
    unlimited
  • Recovery
    up to CHF 30 000.-
  • Repatriation
  • Travel incidents
  • Cancellation fees
  • Travel luggage
  • Medical and hospital expenses
    up to CHF 100 000.-

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Optional packages

Roadside assistance
CHF 4040.- /year
  • The passenger car, motorhome or motorbike used by the insured person in the event of a road accident or breakdown; valid for Switzerland and Europe, unlimited age.

Alpine animal rescue
CHF 4040.- /year
  • Rescue and recovery of cattle (incl. yak), horses, sheep, goats by a commercial helicopter transport company; valid for Switzerland, age unlimited.

With us, you can choose - depending on your needs, you can cover the rescue costs with or without repatriation or with all-round travel insurance.

Examples of claims

Our support when you need it. Here are some examples of how the SOS 144 insurance protects you financially in the event of rescues, repatriations or cancellation costs and during holidays.

Weakness in the garden

While gardening at home, reto suffers a fainting spell. His wife calls 144 and an ambulance takes reto to the nearest hospital for a check-up.

Statement of costs
Ambulance transport to hospital CHF 1'350
Total costs CHF 1'350
Assumption of costs basic insurance CHF 500
Assumption of costs SOS 144* CHF 850
Deductible Reto CHF 0

Without SOS 144 insurance, Reto would have had to pay 850 francs for his ambulance transport. Since Reto is insured with SOS 144, he uses the money he saves to buy a robotic lawnmower.

* Deductibles and co-payments of the health insurance company are not insured due to statutory provisions.

Rescue helicopter in Mexico

While on holiday in Mexico, Martin crashes his mountain bike and suffers serious head injuries. He is flown to the nearest hospital by rescue helicopter. After initial treatment, the doctors order him to be repatriated to Switzerland.

Statement of costs
Rescue operation with the rescue helicopter CHF 6'000
Repatriation to Switzerland by ambulance jet CHF 120'050
Total costs CHF 126'050
Costs covered by mandatory health insurance CHF 29'640
Costs covered by SOS 144 CHF 96'410
Deductible Martin CHF 0

Without the SOS 144 insurance, Martin would have had to pay almost CHF 100,000 for his rescue and repatriation to Switzerland himself. Thanks to the insurance, Martin has no existential financial worries after his recovery.

Heart attack before the holidays

Claudia suffers a mild heart attack two days before leaving on her long-planned trip to the Maldives. She therefore needs a rescue helicopter and is unable to start her trip. She has to cancel her flights and hotel.

Statement of costs
Rescue by helicopter CHF 3'400
Cancellation costs for Claudia and her husband CHF 9'100
Total costs CHF 12'500
Costs covered by mandatory health insurance CHF 1'700
Rescue helicopter costs covered by SOS 144 CHF 1'700
Cancellation costs covered by SOS 144 CHF 9'100
Deductible Claudia CHF 0

Without the SOS 144 rescue card, Claudia would have had to pay over CHF 10,000 herself. As Claudia is insured with SOS 144, she can still afford to go on holiday after her recovery.

Why you need insurance for ambulances and rescue helicopters

Most people know someone who has had a medical emergency or accident that required an ambulance or rescue helicopter. The majority of the population mistakenly assumes that rescue costs are covered by health insurance. However, this misconception can cost patients dearly, as basic health insurance only covers 50% of the costs of medically necessary rescue operations. 


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