Key points at a glance
Living in Bulle (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 Bulle 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. Bulle has roughly 22’709 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Bulle, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Riaz (2 km), Le Pâquier (3 km), Vuadens (3 km).
Bulle at a glance: your local context
Bulle, a municipality of roughly 22’709 residents in the canton of Fribourg, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Bulle 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 22’709
- Canton: Fribourg
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1630
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2125
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Bulle: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Bulle? Each of the closest municipalities has its own local page — handy when you move or when you compare several places to live:
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Riaz — 2.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Le Pâquier — 2.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Vuadens — 2.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Morlon — 3.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Echarlens — 3.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Marsens — 3.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Broc — 4.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Gruyères — 4.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Botterens — 5.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Vaulruz — 5.1 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Bulle: the real numbers
Concretely for Bulle: 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 | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 73 insurers available for Bulle are ranked by your profile (age, deductible, model) from the lowest to the highest rate — your cover stays unchanged.
Basic insurance in Bulle: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Bulle. First, the insurer: with legally identical benefits, it is the biggest lever for saving. Second, the deductible (300 to 2’500 CHF a year): if you rarely see a doctor and hold a reserve, the high deductible is usually the better deal; with regular treatment, choose the low one. For comparison: with a 2’500 CHF deductible, the adult premium in Bulle starts as low as 337 francs a month. Third, the model: family-doctor, HMO or telemedicine models cut the premium significantly compared with 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 Bulle
- 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 Bulle →
How we work for Bulle
Three steps, one goal: first we capture your specific profile (age, deductible, model, accident); then we sort the insurers in your premium region (FOPH 2026) by rate; finally we check the premium subsidy of the canton of Fribourg. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Bulle 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. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Bulle (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Bulle?
In Bulle (postal code 1630), 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 Bulle have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Bulle and nearby municipalities such as Riaz (2 km), Le Pâquier (3 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 Bulle?
No, it is for orientation in Bulle. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Fribourg.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Bulle with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Bulle follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
All information is provided without guarantee and may be affected by changes to the law or rates. No figure on this page creates a contractual entitlement: always check the definitive values with your insurer, the FOPH or your canton before you decide.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.