As an intergovernmental organization, CERN has its own Health Insurance Scheme called: CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS).
The main purpose of the CHIS is to protect its Members from the financial consequences of illness, accidents and maternity by providing the reimbursement of expenses arising from medical treatment.
The CHIS is governed by the CHIS Board (see Governance and Administration) which was created in 1992 and works to ensure the objectives of the Scheme including its long-term financial balance in the interests of both the Members of the Scheme and of the Organization (see CHIS Rules).
The CHIS Board is a joint body of representatives of CERN management, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, of Members of the Scheme, active members of CERN personnel, and retired members, of whom two beneficiaries of the CERN Pension Fund, nominated in agreement with GAC-EPA.
News relative to the CHIS
- Move more, eat better: essential steps to workplace wellbeing – 16 September 2025
Adopting healthy habits not only benefits your personal well-being, but it’s also an effective way to boost your performance at work. Improving your health doesn’t require radical changes; it just requires regular, conscious action. By moving more and eating better, you’re investing in a more balanced, fulfilling, and efficient professional life.
Further information available: https://hse.cern/content/move-more-eat-better
- Recording – CHIS seminar on 1 April
The recording of the 1st April 1 SA seminar on the CHIS is available at this address: https://cds.cern.ch/record/2929072
See also the Proton 2024 on the Sustainability of social protection: https://staff-association.web.cern.ch/sites/default/files/Proton-Special-2024-Vers-la-perennite-de-la-protection-sociale.pdf
- CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – Temporary relocation of UNIQA office to Building 55
- Difficulties encountered with the new version of MyUNIQA
MyUNIQA is the software that allows CHIS members to electronically load claims for reimbursement of medical expenses. A new version was implemented in mid-June, including a strong limitation on the number of documents that can be submitted simultaneously and creating difficulties for several members.
The Third-Party Administrator Uniqa apologizes for the difficulties that the use of the new version of MyUNIQA has caused.
Following the complaints, adjustments have been made recently: to date, MyUNIQA allows the sending of up to 5 pdf files (without limitation of the number of pages, but a maximum of 20 MB per file), or up to 5 jpeg images (maximum 10 MB per image). For additional documents (prescriptions, proof of payment, any documents associated with the invoice), 10 pdf or jpeg files are possible (maximum 10 MB per file). In addition, non-compliance with the instructions is made more visible or better documented.
A next version, scheduled for September, will include an online tutorial, as well as a FAQ (Frequently Asked Question).
- SHIPID
Spouse Health Insurance & Professional Income
Reminder
Beneficiaries of the Pension Fund with CHIS as their main insurance scheme – Principal Members of the CHIS Scheme – are required to provide written information on the situation of their spouse * or any change in their spouse’s situation with regard to their professional activity and health insurance.
CERN beneficiaries of the Pension Fund who do not have access to EDH (in the majority of cases) are required to use the paper version of the SHIPID.
For further information, please consult the CERN CHIS page: Spouse Health Insurance & Professional Income Declaration – SHIPID.
If you have any questions, the GAC-EPA representatives on the CHISBoard can help you.
(* As per Article S IV 1.02 of the Staff Rules and Regulations, the term “spouse” includes registered partners.)