Key points at a glance
Living in Walterswil (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 Walterswil 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. Walterswil has roughly 724 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Walterswil, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Safenwil (2 km), Oftringen (3 km), Dulliken (3 km).
Walterswil at a glance: your local context
Walterswil, a municipality of roughly 724 residents in the canton of Solothurn, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Walterswil 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 724
- Canton: Solothurn
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 5746
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2585
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Walterswil: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Walterswil, 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 Safenwil — 1.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Oftringen — 3.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Dulliken — 3.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Starrkirch-Wil — 3.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Däniken — 3.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Zofingue — 4.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Obergösgen — 4.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Aarburg — 4.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Gretzenbach — 4.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Winznau — 4.9 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Walterswil: the real numbers
In Walterswil, 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 Walterswil 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 Walterswil: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Walterswil. 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 Walterswil 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.
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 Walterswil
- 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.
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How we work for Walterswil
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 Walterswil 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 Walterswil (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Walterswil?
In Walterswil (postal code 5746), 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 Walterswil have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Walterswil and nearby municipalities such as Safenwil (2 km), Oftringen (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 Walterswil?
No, it is for orientation in Walterswil. 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 Walterswil with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Walterswil; 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
This local guide for Walterswil 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.