Rehabilitation (rehab)

In inpatient rehabilitation, you stay in a rehabilitation clinic for a few weeks and receive therapy there every day — for example physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy or psychological support. This is typical after a stroke, major surgery on the musculoskeletal system or a long hospital stay.

In outpatient rehabilitation, you live at home and travel to your therapy appointments. Over several weeks, this can mean several journeys a week. Which form is suitable depends on your state of health and the support available at home, and is prescribed by a doctor.

Admission to rehab often takes place directly from hospital: on the day of discharge, you are collected from the ward and taken to the rehabilitation clinic. Suitcases, a rollator or wheelchair, medication and documents come too. Anyone who cannot yet sit for long travels lying down; anyone who is mobile but weak travels seated or in a wheelchair.

Mobimed provides rehab transport from hospital to the clinic, home again after the stay and to outpatient therapy. Luggage and mobility aids are taken along, and one companion rides free of charge. Bookings can be made by the hospital, the rehabilitation clinic, the patient themselves and relatives.

Inpatient rehabilitation generally requires a medical prescription and cost approval from the health insurer before it starts. This is usually taken care of by the hospital and the rehabilitation clinic.

The general rules for transport apply to the journey: for medically necessary transport, basic health insurance covers 50 per cent of the costs, up to a maximum of CHF 500 per year. A supplementary insurance can cover more. If you are unsure, it is best to clarify this with your insurer before admission — Mobimed tells you the price of the journey in advance.