Key points at a glance
Living in Chiètres (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 Chiètres you don't save by taking less protection — you save through the right insurer, deductible and model.
What sets your premium is your FOPH premium region (Chiètres belongs to region 2 in the canton of Fribourg) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Chiètres has roughly 4’969 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Chiètres, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Fräschels (2 km), Ried bei Kerzers (3 km), Wileroltigen (3 km).
Chiètres at a glance: your local context
Chiètres, a municipality of roughly 4’969 residents in the canton of Fribourg, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Chiètres belongs to FOPH premium region 2 of the canton of Fribourg. Two neighbouring municipalities can sit in different premium regions — and therefore pay noticeably different premiums for identical benefits. Always compare for your exact municipality of residence, not a cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 4’969
- Canton: Fribourg
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 3210
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2265
Applying for premium subsidies around Chiètres: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Chiètres? Each of the closest municipalities has its own local page — handy when you move or when you compare several places to live:
- Applying for premium subsidies in Fräschels — 1.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Ried bei Kerzers — 2.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Wileroltigen — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Gurbrü — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Treiten — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Ferenbalm — 4.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Müntschemier — 4.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Finsterhennen — 4.4 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Niederried bei Kallnach — 5.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Kallnach — 5.1 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Chiètres: the real numbers
In Chiètres, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 450 and 618 francs a month for basic insurance depending on the insurer — even though the benefits are, by law, exactly the same everywhere. For identical cover, the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive insurer reaches up to 2’010 francs 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 Chiètres are ranked by your profile (age, deductible, model) from the lowest to the highest rate — your cover stays unchanged.
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Basic insurance in Chiètres: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Chiètres. 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 Chiètres 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 Chiètres
- 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.
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How we work for Chiètres
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 Chiètres 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 Chiètres (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Chiètres?
In Chiètres (postal code 3210), 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 Chiètres have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Chiètres and nearby municipalities such as Fräschels (2 km), Ried bei Kerzers (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 Chiètres?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Chiètres (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 Chiètres with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Chiètres; only at your request do a concrete comparison and quotes follow. You remain free to decline any offer — free of charge and without obligation.
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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.