Helsana customers can now also use Medi+

Medi+ gives customers an overview of their medications, anytime and anywhere, as well as offering practical features that simplify the management of their medications and save them time. Helsana policyholders can activate the automated sharing of their existing medication data in the Helsana client portal, and then also manage this using the Medi+ digital assistant. The reminder function ensures that you take your medication promptly; Medi+ makes forgetting to take medication or accidentally taking it twice a thing of the past, which helps you adhere to your treatment plan. Digital prescription renewals can conveniently be handled using the digital service.

Another step towards reducing medication costs is the promotion of generic medication and biosimilars. These are just as effective as the original products, only much less expensive and with a lower excess. The savings potential calculator for generic medication helps you save money. It tells you when you can use generic medications instead of original products, and shows the potential savings you can expect. One in four premium francs is now spent on medication.

“We are working to ensure that equally effective, affordable, alternative medications are prescribed whenever possible. With the savings potential calculator for generic medication, we are promoting the use of generic medications and reducing costs for premium payers. The digital medication assistant also improves treatment safety,” said Roman Schuppisser, Head of Products & Services at Helsana.

Emanuel Lorini, CEO of Zur Rose, said: “With its practical features, Medi+ simplifies the daily lives of people who have to take medication regularly and improves adherence to treatment plans. Our users value the digital assistant, which also indicates the potential savings if generic medications can be used instead of the original versions. We are happy to now be able to offer this service to everyone with basic insurance from Helsana.”