Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Maggia, in the canton of Ticino, 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 Maggia, 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 (Maggia belongs to region 1 in the canton of Ticino) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Maggia has roughly 2’674 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Maggia, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Moghegno (1 km), Isorno (6 km), Avegno Gordevio (6 km).
Maggia at a glance: your local context
Maggia, a municipality of roughly 2’674 residents in the canton of Ticino, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Maggia belongs to FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Ticino. 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 2’674
- Canton: Ticino
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 1
- Postal code (NPA): 6673
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 5317
Applying for premium subsidies around Maggia: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Maggia, 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 Moghegno — 0.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Isorno — 6.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Avegno Gordevio — 6.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Terre di Pedemonte — 7.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Onsernone — 8.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Losone — 9.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Orselina — 10.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Centovalli — 11.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Brione sopra Minusio — 11.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Minusio — 11.0 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Maggia: the real numbers
The range in Maggia is striking: for adults (deductible 300 CHF), the 2026 monthly premium runs from 584 to 827 francs — for basic insurance whose benefits the law fixes identically for every insurer. Comparing therefore saves up to 2’911 francs a year, without giving anything up. The lowest adult premium there comes with the "alternative model" model.
| Profile | Deductible 300 CHF | Deductible 2’500 CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (26 and over) | 584 – 827 CHF | from 474 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 426 – 639 CHF | from 307 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 43 – 180 CHF | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 67 insurers active in Maggia from the cheapest to the most expensive offer — by age, deductible and chosen model, without touching your benefits.
Basic insurance in Maggia: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Maggia 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 Maggia starts as low as 474 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 Ticino: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Maggia
- 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 Ticino.
Free premium comparison for Maggia →
How we work for Maggia
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 Ticino. Nothing changes in your benefits — basic insurance is identical everywhere — you simply stop overpaying for the same cover. In Maggia this difference is measurable: 584–827 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’911 francs a year across 67 insurers — for identical cover. Compare every autumn before the 30 November cancellation deadline. The comparison is free and without obligation.
FAQ — insurance in Maggia (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Maggia?
In Maggia (postal code 6673), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 584 to 827 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 426 francs for young adults and from 43 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’911 francs a year (FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Ticino). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Maggia have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Maggia and nearby municipalities such as Moghegno (1 km), Isorno (6 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 Maggia?
No, it is for orientation in Maggia. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Ticino.
Can I compare "Applying for premium subsidies" in Maggia with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Maggia; 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
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.