Key points at a glance
Living in Oensingen (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 Oensingen 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. Oensingen has roughly 6’284 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Oensingen, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Niederbipp (3 km), Kestenholz (3 km), Balsthal (3 km).
Oensingen at a glance: your local context
Oensingen, a municipality of roughly 6’284 residents in the canton of Solothurn, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Oensingen 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 6’284
- Canton: Solothurn
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 4702
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2407
Applying for premium subsidies around Oensingen: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Oensingen, 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 Niederbipp — 2.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Kestenholz — 3.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Balsthal — 3.4 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Walliswil bei Niederbipp — 4.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Niederbuchsiten — 4.4 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Oberbuchsiten — 4.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Oberbipp — 5.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Schwarzhäusern — 5.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Laupersdorf — 5.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Holderbank — 5.8 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Oensingen: the real numbers
Concretely for Oensingen: the 2026 adult premium (deductible 300 CHF) is between 486 and 643 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 1’879 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) | 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 Oensingen from the cheapest to the most expensive offer — by age, deductible and chosen model, without touching your benefits.
Compare premiums for Oensingen →
Basic insurance in Oensingen: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Oensingen. 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 Oensingen 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 Oensingen
- 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 Oensingen →
How we work for Oensingen
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 Oensingen 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 Oensingen (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Oensingen?
In Oensingen (postal code 4702), 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 Oensingen have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Oensingen and nearby municipalities such as Niederbipp (3 km), Kestenholz (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 Oensingen?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Oensingen (canton of Solothurn). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Applying for premium subsidies" in Oensingen with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Oensingen 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.