Key points at a glance
Living in Altdorf (canton of Uri) 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 Altdorf 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 Uri), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Altdorf has roughly 10’495 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Altdorf, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Bürglen (2 km), Seedorf (2 km), Attinghausen (2 km).
Altdorf at a glance: your local context
Altdorf, a municipality of roughly 10’495 residents in the canton of Uri, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Altdorf lies in premium region 0 of the canton of Uri (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 10’495
- Canton: Uri
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 0
- Postal code (NPA): 6460
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 1201
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Altdorf: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Altdorf, 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 Bürglen — 1.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Seedorf — 2.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Attinghausen — 2.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Flüelen — 3.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Schattdorf — 4.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Isenthal — 6.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Spiringen — 6.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Riemenstalden — 7.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Sisikon — 7.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Erstfeld — 8.2 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Altdorf: the real numbers
The range in Altdorf is striking: for adults (deductible 300 CHF), the 2026 monthly premium runs from 377 to 681 francs — for basic insurance whose benefits the law fixes identically for every insurer. Comparing therefore saves up to 3’656 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) | 377 – 681 CHF | from 266 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 275 – 518 CHF | from 168 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 27 – 153 CHF | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 77 insurers active in Altdorf 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 Altdorf: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Altdorf. 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 Altdorf starts as low as 266 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 Uri: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Altdorf
- 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 Uri.
Free premium comparison for Altdorf →
How we work for Altdorf
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 Uri. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Altdorf this difference is measurable: 377–681 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 3’656 francs a year across 77 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Altdorf (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Altdorf?
In Altdorf (postal code 6460), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 377 to 681 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 275 francs for young adults and from 27 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 3’656 francs a year (FOPH premium region 0 of the canton of Uri). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Altdorf have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Altdorf and nearby municipalities such as Bürglen (2 km), Seedorf (2 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 Altdorf?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Altdorf (canton of Uri). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Altdorf with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Altdorf; 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
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.