Key points at a glance
Living in Meltingen (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 Meltingen 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. Meltingen has roughly 660 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Meltingen, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Zullwil (1 km), Fehren (1 km), Nunningen (2 km).
Meltingen at a glance: your local context
Meltingen, a municipality of roughly 660 residents in the canton of Solothurn, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Meltingen belongs to FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Solothurn. 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 660
- Canton: Solothurn
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 4233
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2620
Applying for premium subsidies around Meltingen: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Meltingen, 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 Zullwil — 0.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Fehren — 1.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Nunningen — 2.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Beinwil — 2.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Himmelried — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Büsserach — 3.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Erschwil — 4.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Breitenbach — 4.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Bretzwil — 4.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Brislach — 4.9 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Meltingen: the real numbers
In Meltingen, 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 Meltingen 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 Meltingen: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Meltingen 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 Meltingen starts as low as 371 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 Solothurn — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for Meltingen
- 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 Meltingen →
How we work for Meltingen
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 Meltingen 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 Meltingen (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Meltingen?
In Meltingen (postal code 4233), 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 Meltingen have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Meltingen and nearby municipalities such as Zullwil (1 km), Fehren (1 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 Meltingen?
No, it is for orientation in Meltingen. 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 "Applying for premium subsidies" in Meltingen with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Meltingen follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
This local guide for Meltingen 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.