Key points at a glance
Living in Balsthal (canton of Solothurn) 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 Balsthal 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 0 of the canton of Solothurn), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Balsthal has roughly 6’117 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Balsthal, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Mümliswil-Ramiswil (3 km), Laupersdorf (3 km), Oensingen (3 km).
Balsthal at a glance: your local context
Balsthal, a municipality of roughly 6’117 residents in the canton of Solothurn, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Balsthal lies in premium region 0 of the canton of Solothurn (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 6’117
- Canton: Solothurn
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 4710
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2422
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Balsthal: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Balsthal, 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 Mümliswil-Ramiswil — 2.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Laupersdorf — 3.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Oensingen — 3.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Holderbank — 4.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Matzendorf — 4.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Oberbuchsiten — 5.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Niederbipp — 5.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Kestenholz — 5.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Niederbuchsiten — 6.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Aedermannsdorf — 6.4 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Balsthal: the real numbers
In Balsthal, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 486 and 643 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 1’879 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) | 486 – 643 CHF | from 371 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 345 – 501 CHF | from 227 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 32 – 148 CHF | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 82 insurers active in Balsthal 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 Balsthal: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Balsthal. 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 Balsthal starts as low as 371 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 Solothurn: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Balsthal
- 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 Solothurn.
Free premium comparison for Balsthal →
How we work for Balsthal
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 Solothurn. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Balsthal this difference is measurable: 486–643 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 1’879 francs a year across 82 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Balsthal (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Balsthal?
In Balsthal (postal code 4710), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 486 to 643 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 345 francs for young adults and from 32 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 1’879 francs a year (FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Solothurn). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Balsthal have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Balsthal and nearby municipalities such as Mümliswil-Ramiswil (3 km), Laupersdorf (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 Balsthal?
No, it is for orientation in Balsthal. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Solothurn.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Balsthal with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Balsthal; 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.