Key points at a glance
Living in Belfaux (canton of Fribourg) and want to stay on top of your health insurance? Here are the essentials: compulsory basic insurance (LAMal) covers exactly the same benefits at every insurer, so in Belfaux you don't save by taking less protection — you save through the right insurer, deductible and model.
Your premium depends on your FOPH/OFSP premium region (region 2 of the canton of Fribourg), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Belfaux has roughly 3’281 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Belfaux, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: La Sonnaz (1 km), Grolley (2 km), Grolley-Ponthaux (2 km).
Belfaux at a glance: your local context
Belfaux, a municipality of roughly 3’281 residents in the canton of Fribourg, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Belfaux lies in premium region 2 of the canton of Fribourg (FOPH classification). Because even the next municipality may belong to a different region, premiums for the same cover can differ significantly — what matters is always the exact municipality, not the cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 3’281
- Canton: Fribourg
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1782
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2175
Applying for premium subsidies around Belfaux: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Belfaux, every neighbouring municipality has its own page on the topic — useful if a move is coming up or if you are weighing several locations:
- Applying for premium subsidies in La Sonnaz — 1.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Grolley — 2.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Grolley-Ponthaux — 2.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Misery-Courtion — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Givisiez — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Corminboeuf — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Granges-Paccot — 4.4 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Courtepin — 4.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Ponthaux — 4.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Matran — 5.0 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Belfaux: the real numbers
Concretely for Belfaux: the 2026 adult premium (deductible 300 CHF) is between 450 and 618 francs a month depending on the provider. Because the scope of basic insurance is identical by law, the choice of insurer alone decides up to 2’010 francs of difference a year. The lowest adult premium there comes with the "alternative model" model.
| Profile | Deductible 300 CHF | Deductible 2’500 CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (26 and over) | 450 – 618 CHF | from 337 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 329 – 523 CHF | from 212 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 30 – 149 CHF | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 73 insurers active in Belfaux from the cheapest to the most expensive offer — by age, deductible and chosen model, without touching your benefits.
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Basic insurance in Belfaux: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Belfaux with three levers. The insurer first — it costs nothing in benefits and brings the most. Then the deductible between 300 and 2’500 CHF: high deductible for healthy people with a financial cushion, low deductible for ongoing treatment or planned procedures. For comparison: with a 2’500 CHF deductible, the adult premium in Belfaux starts as low as 337 francs a month. Finally the insurance model: family-doctor, HMO or telemedicine are noticeably cheaper than free choice of doctor.
Mind the deadlines: for a switch on 1 January, the cancellation must have reached the old insurer by 30 November — what counts is receipt, not the postmark. And check the premium subsidy in the canton of Fribourg: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Belfaux
- Compare every autumn: insurers adjust their rates each year.
- Match the deductible to your own health profile (work out 300 vs. 2’500 CHF).
- Consider an alternative model (family-doctor, HMO, telemedicine) — same basic benefits, lower premium.
- Check your entitlement to premium subsidies in the canton of Fribourg.
Free premium comparison for Belfaux →
How we work for Belfaux
Our method has three steps: (1) we start from your real profile (age, deductible, model, accident cover); (2) we rank the insurers in your FOPH premium region for 2026 from cheapest to most expensive; (3) we check your entitlement to premium subsidies in the canton of Fribourg. Nothing changes in your benefits — basic insurance is identical everywhere — you simply stop overpaying for the same cover. In Belfaux this difference is measurable: 450–618 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’010 francs a year across 73 insurers — for identical cover. Compare every autumn before the 30 November cancellation deadline. The comparison is free and without obligation.
FAQ — insurance in Belfaux (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Belfaux?
In Belfaux (postal code 1782), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 450 to 618 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 329 francs for young adults and from 30 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’010 francs a year (FOPH premium region 2 of the canton of Fribourg). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Belfaux have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Belfaux and nearby municipalities such as La Sonnaz (1 km), Grolley (2 km) can belong to different FOPH premium regions: for identical cover, the premium can vary from one municipality to the next. Always compare for your exact municipality of residence.
Does this page replace personal advice in Belfaux?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Belfaux (canton of Fribourg). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Applying for premium subsidies" in Belfaux with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Belfaux follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
This local guide for Belfaux is for orientation. It replaces neither a personal quote nor the assessment of a regulated professional. The amounts, premiums and deductions mentioned change with your situation, your insurer and the given year.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.