Key points at a glance
Living in Rothenthurm (canton of Schwyz) 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 Rothenthurm 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 Schwyz), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Rothenthurm has roughly 2’412 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Rothenthurm, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Sattel (4 km), Alpthal (5 km), Oberägeri (6 km).
Rothenthurm at a glance: your local context
Rothenthurm, a municipality of roughly 2’412 residents in the canton of Schwyz, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Rothenthurm 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 2’412
- Canton: Schwyz
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 6418
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1370
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Rothenthurm: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Rothenthurm? 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 Sattel — 4.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Alpthal — 4.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Oberägeri — 5.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Einsiedeln — 5.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Steinen — 7.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Unterägeri — 7.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Steinerberg — 8.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Schwytz — 9.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Lauerz — 10.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Menzingen — 10.5 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Rothenthurm: the real numbers
Concretely for Rothenthurm: the 2026 adult premium (deductible 300 CHF) is between 400 and 585 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 2’222 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) | 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 Rothenthurm 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 Rothenthurm: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Rothenthurm 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 Rothenthurm 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.
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 Schwyz: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Rothenthurm
- 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 Rothenthurm
Our method has three steps: (1) we start from your real profile (age, deductible, model, accident cover); (2) we rank the insurers in your FOPH premium region for 2026 from cheapest to most expensive; (3) we check your entitlement to premium subsidies in the canton of Schwyz. Nothing changes in your benefits — basic insurance is identical everywhere — you simply stop overpaying for the same cover. In Rothenthurm 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. Compare every autumn before the 30 November cancellation deadline. The comparison is free and without obligation.
FAQ — insurance in Rothenthurm (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Rothenthurm?
In Rothenthurm (postal code 6418), 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 Rothenthurm have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Rothenthurm and nearby municipalities such as Sattel (4 km), Alpthal (5 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 Rothenthurm?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Rothenthurm (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 Rothenthurm with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Rothenthurm follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
This local guide for Rothenthurm 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.