Key points at a glance
Living in Wolfenschiessen (canton of Nidwalden) 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 Wolfenschiessen 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 (Wolfenschiessen belongs to region 0 in the canton of Nidwalden) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Wolfenschiessen has roughly 2’097 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Wolfenschiessen, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Dallenwil (3 km), Oberdorf (5 km), Stans (6 km).
Wolfenschiessen at a glance: your local context
Wolfenschiessen, a municipality of roughly 2’097 residents in the canton of Nidwalden, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Wolfenschiessen lies in premium region 0 of the canton of Nidwalden (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 2’097
- Canton: Nidwalden
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 6386
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1511
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Wolfenschiessen: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Wolfenschiessen? 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 Dallenwil — 2.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Oberdorf — 4.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Stans — 6.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Ennetmoos — 7.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Buochs — 7.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Ennetbürgen — 8.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Beckenried — 8.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Stansstad — 9.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Kerns — 9.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Engelberg — 9.9 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Wolfenschiessen: the real numbers
In Wolfenschiessen, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 385 and 581 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 2’348 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) | 385 – 581 CHF | from 275 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 281 – 430 CHF | from 172 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 28 – 121 CHF | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 76 insurers available for Wolfenschiessen 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 Wolfenschiessen: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Wolfenschiessen. 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 Wolfenschiessen starts as low as 275 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 Nidwalden: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Wolfenschiessen
- 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 Nidwalden.
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How we work for Wolfenschiessen
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 Nidwalden. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Wolfenschiessen this difference is measurable: 385–581 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’348 francs a year across 76 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Wolfenschiessen (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Wolfenschiessen?
In Wolfenschiessen (postal code 6386), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 385 to 581 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 281 francs for young adults and from 28 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’348 francs a year (FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Nidwalden). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Wolfenschiessen have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Wolfenschiessen and nearby municipalities such as Dallenwil (3 km), Oberdorf (5 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 Wolfenschiessen?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Wolfenschiessen (canton of Nidwalden). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Wolfenschiessen with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Wolfenschiessen; 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.