Key points at a glance
Living in Remaufens (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 Remaufens 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. Remaufens has roughly 1’139 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Remaufens, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Bossonnens (1 km), Attalens (2 km), Granges (3 km).
Remaufens at a glance: your local context
Remaufens, a municipality of roughly 1’139 residents in the canton of Fribourg, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Remaufens 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 1’139
- Canton: Fribourg
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1617
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2333
Applying for premium subsidies around Remaufens: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Remaufens, 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 Bossonnens — 1.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Attalens — 1.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Granges — 2.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Châtel-Saint-Denis — 2.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Jongny — 3.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Chardonne — 4.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Maracon — 4.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Corsier-sur-Vevey — 5.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Vevey — 5.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Blonay – Saint-Légier — 6.1 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Remaufens: the real numbers
Concretely for Remaufens: 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 Remaufens 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 Remaufens: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Remaufens. 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 Remaufens 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 Remaufens
- 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 Remaufens →
How we work for Remaufens
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 Remaufens 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 Remaufens (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Remaufens?
In Remaufens (postal code 1617), 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 Remaufens have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Remaufens and nearby municipalities such as Bossonnens (1 km), Attalens (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 Remaufens?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Remaufens (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 Remaufens with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Remaufens; 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
This local guide for Remaufens 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.