TARIFF / COSTS

TARIFF / COSTS

The rate for a consultation sessions is CHF 200 per 60 minutes, regardless of whether the contact takes place virtually via zoom or on-site in a consultation room.

An initial consultation usually lasts 60-90 minutes whereas a follow-up appointment lasts about 30 minutes.

The costs are NOT covered by the health insurance.

SLEEP COUNSELING IS MISSING IN THE MEDICAL TARIFF SYSTEM

There is no special tariff for sleep counseling, although this service is of central importance in the treatment of non-organic sleep disorders. For this reason, consultations and counseling for people with sleep disorders are billed as a medical or psychological service. However, many general practitioners have little knowledge of sleep disorders and their diagnosis and treatment, as the subject of sleep is severely underrepresented in the 6-year medical curriculum with only 4 to 8 hours of teaching.

In contrast to nutritional counseling, which is widely used and recognized by health insurance companies, only a few specialists in the field of sleep, sleep medicine and chronobiology have the broad training required to offer qualified sleep counseling. Although health insurance companies have recognized the potential of healthy sleep, they have not yet acknowledged the need for appropriate advice to achieve this goal.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Personal data and information discussed during counseling sessions remain confidential and will not be disclosed without release of confidentiality by the client.