Anger over SVS campaign

Only “digital people” receive the “dental hundred”

In 2024, SVS policyholders will receive €100 when they visit the dentist as part of the "Smile together" campaign. But only if they are also "digital".(Bild: Markus Tschepp, stock.adobe.com, Krone KREATIV)

As a health insurance company, focusing on prevention is a good idea in principle. However, the "Smile together" initiative of the Social Insurance for the Self-Employed (SVS) does not make a Viennese smile. This is because he cannot benefit from the campaign unless he fulfills a "digital requirement".

With the "Smile together" campaign, the SVS wants to motivate insured persons to visit the dentist this year. It is doing this by offering the prospect of 100 euros to all insured persons who make use of a dental service in 2024. Although Martin L. (name changed) has already been to the dentist, he cannot take part in the campaign. For a specific reason.