Key points at a glance
Living in Schüpfheim (canton of Lucerne) 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 Schüpfheim 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 Lucerne), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Schüpfheim has roughly 4’219 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Schüpfheim, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Hasle (4 km), Entlebuch (6 km), Romoos (7 km).
Schüpfheim at a glance: your local context
Schüpfheim, a municipality of roughly 4’219 residents in the canton of Lucerne, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Schüpfheim lies in premium region 2 of the canton of Lucerne (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 4’219
- Canton: Lucerne
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 6170
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1008
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Schüpfheim: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Schüpfheim, every neighbouring municipality has its own page on the topic — useful if a move is coming up or if you are weighing several locations:
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Hasle — 4.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Entlebuch — 6.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Romoos — 6.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Escholzmatt-Marbach — 7.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Flühli — 7.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Doppleschwand — 8.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Trub — 10.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Trubschachen — 13.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Wolhusen — 13.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Werthenstein — 13.5 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Schüpfheim: the real numbers
Concretely for Schüpfheim: the 2026 adult premium (deductible 300 CHF) is between 426 and 602 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 2’118 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) | 426 – 602 CHF | from 312 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 311 – 442 CHF | from 194 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 31 – 124 CHF | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 79 insurers active in Schüpfheim 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 Schüpfheim: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Schüpfheim 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 Schüpfheim starts as low as 312 francs a month. Finally the insurance model: family-doctor, HMO or telemedicine are noticeably cheaper than free choice of doctor.
Important for switching: your cancellation of basic insurance must REACH your current insurer by 30 November at the latest (the date of receipt counts, so send it by registered post) for the switch to take effect on 1 January. Also check whether you qualify for premium subsidies in the canton of Lucerne — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for Schüpfheim
- 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 Lucerne.
Free premium comparison for Schüpfheim →
How we work for Schüpfheim
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 Lucerne. Nothing changes in your benefits — basic insurance is identical everywhere — you simply stop overpaying for the same cover. In Schüpfheim this difference is measurable: 426–602 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’118 francs a year across 79 insurers — for identical cover. Compare every autumn before the 30 November cancellation deadline. The comparison is free and without obligation.
FAQ — insurance in Schüpfheim (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Schüpfheim?
In Schüpfheim (postal code 6170), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 426 to 602 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 311 francs for young adults and from 31 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’118 francs a year (FOPH premium region 2 of the canton of Lucerne). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Schüpfheim have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Schüpfheim and nearby municipalities such as Hasle (4 km), Entlebuch (6 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 Schüpfheim?
No, it is for orientation in Schüpfheim. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Lucerne.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Schüpfheim with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Schüpfheim follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
This local guide for Schüpfheim 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.