Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Altendorf, in the canton of Schwyz, who want to understand, compare and optimise their health insurance. Basic health insurance (KVG/LAMal) is compulsory, and by law its benefits are identical at every insurer: in Altendorf, the real way to save is choosing the insurer, the deductible and the insurance model — not cutting cover.
What sets your premium is your FOPH premium region (Altendorf belongs to region 0 in the canton of Schwyz) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Altendorf has roughly 7’081 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Altendorf, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Lachen (2 km), Galgenen (4 km), Rapperswil-Jona (4 km).
Altendorf at a glance: your local context
Altendorf, a municipality of roughly 7’081 residents in the canton of Schwyz, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Altendorf lies in premium region 0 of the canton of Schwyz (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 7’081
- Canton: Schwyz
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 8852
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1341
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Altendorf: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Altendorf? 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 Lachen — 2.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Galgenen — 3.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Rapperswil-Jona — 4.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Wangen — 5.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Freienbach — 5.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Feusisberg — 6.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Schübelbach — 7.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Rüti — 7.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Hombrechtikon — 8.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Wollerau — 8.4 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Altendorf: the real numbers
In Altendorf, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 400 and 585 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 2’222 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) | 400 – 585 CHF | from 290 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 292 – 445 CHF | from 182 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 29 – 127 CHF | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 79 insurers available for Altendorf 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 Altendorf: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Altendorf 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 Altendorf starts as low as 290 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 Schwyz — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for Altendorf
- 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 Schwyz.
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How we work for Altendorf
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 Schwyz. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Altendorf this difference is measurable: 400–585 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’222 francs a year across 79 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Altendorf (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Altendorf?
In Altendorf (postal code 8852), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 400 to 585 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 292 francs for young adults and from 29 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’222 francs a year (FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Schwyz). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Altendorf have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Altendorf and nearby municipalities such as Lachen (2 km), Galgenen (4 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 Altendorf?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Altendorf (canton of Schwyz). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Altendorf with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Altendorf follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
Assur-IA's content is maintained carefully, but it can change with legislation, case law and the product range. It constitutes neither a binding offer nor a personal recommendation. Rates, premiums, deductibles and deductions depend on your profile and the reference date.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.