Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the canton of Neuchâtel, who want to understand, compare and optimise their health insurance. Basic health insurance (KVG/LAMal) is compulsory, and by law its benefits are identical at every insurer: in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the real way to save is choosing the insurer, the deductible and the insurance model — not cutting cover.
Your premium depends on your FOPH/OFSP premium region (region 0 of the canton of Neuchâtel), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. La Chaux-de-Fonds has roughly 38’965 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for La Chaux-de-Fonds, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Les Planchettes (5 km), La Sagne (7 km), La Ferrière (7 km).
La Chaux-de-Fonds at a glance: your local context
La Chaux-de-Fonds, a municipality of roughly 38’965 residents in the canton of Neuchâtel, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, La Chaux-de-Fonds belongs to FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Neuchâtel. 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 38’965
- Canton: Neuchâtel
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 2300
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6421
Health insurance and supplementary cover around La Chaux-de-Fonds: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around La Chaux-de-Fonds, 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 Les Planchettes — 4.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in La Sagne — 7.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in La Ferrière — 7.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Val-de-Ruz — 7.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Renan — 7.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Le Locle — 8.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Les Bois — 10.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Sonvilier — 11.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Rochefort — 13.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in La Chaux-du-Milieu — 13.5 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in La Chaux-de-Fonds: the real numbers
The range in La Chaux-de-Fonds is striking: for adults (deductible 300 CHF), the 2026 monthly premium runs from 554 to 794 francs — for basic insurance whose benefits the law fixes identically for every insurer. Comparing therefore saves up to 2’878 francs a year, without giving anything up. The lowest adult premium there comes with the "HMO / network" model.
| Profile | Deductible 300 CHF | Deductible 2’500 CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (26 and over) | 554 – 794 CHF | from 434 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 415 – 638 CHF | from 287 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 40 – 175 CHF | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 68 insurers available for La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in La Chaux-de-Fonds. 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds starts as low as 434 francs a month. Third, the model: family-doctor, HMO or telemedicine models cut the premium significantly compared with 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 Neuchâtel — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for La Chaux-de-Fonds
- 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 Neuchâtel.
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How we work for La Chaux-de-Fonds
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 Neuchâtel. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In La Chaux-de-Fonds this difference is measurable: 554–794 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’878 francs a year across 68 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in La Chaux-de-Fonds (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
In La Chaux-de-Fonds (postal code 2300), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 554 to 794 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 415 francs for young adults and from 40 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’878 francs a year (FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Neuchâtel). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of La Chaux-de-Fonds have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. La Chaux-de-Fonds and nearby municipalities such as Les Planchettes (5 km), La Sagne (7 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of La Chaux-de-Fonds (canton of Neuchâtel). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in La Chaux-de-Fonds with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for La Chaux-de-Fonds 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.