Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Bassins, in the canton of Vaud, 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 Bassins, 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 (Bassins belongs to region 1 in the canton of Vaud) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Bassins has roughly 1’344 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Bassins, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Le Vaud (1 km), Burtigny (1 km), Arzier-Le Muids (2 km).
Bassins at a glance: your local context
Bassins, a municipality of roughly 1’344 residents in the canton of Vaud, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Bassins belongs to FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Vaud. 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 1’344
- Canton: Vaud
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 1
- Postal code (NPA): 1269
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 5703
Applying for premium subsidies around Bassins: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Bassins? Each of the closest municipalities has its own local page — handy when you move or when you compare several places to live:
- Applying for premium subsidies in Le Vaud — 1.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Burtigny — 1.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Arzier-Le Muids — 2.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Marchissy — 2.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Luins — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Vinzel — 3.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Begnins — 3.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Genolier — 3.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Vich — 3.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Bursins — 4.3 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Bassins: the real numbers
In Bassins, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 570 and 764 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 2’326 francs a year. The lowest adult premium there comes with the "HMO / network" model.
| Profile | Deductible 300 CHF | Deductible 2’500 CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (26 and over) | 570 – 764 CHF | from 442 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 413 – 648 CHF | from 284 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 44 – 179 CHF | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 67 insurers available for Bassins 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 Bassins: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Bassins. 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 Bassins starts as low as 442 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 Vaud: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Bassins
- 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 Vaud.
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How we work for Bassins
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 Vaud. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Bassins this difference is measurable: 570–764 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’326 francs a year across 67 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Bassins (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Bassins?
In Bassins (postal code 1269), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 570 to 764 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 413 francs for young adults and from 44 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’326 francs a year (FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Vaud). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Bassins have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Bassins and nearby municipalities such as Le Vaud (1 km), Burtigny (1 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 Bassins?
No, it is for orientation in Bassins. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Vaud.
Can I compare "Applying for premium subsidies" in Bassins with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Bassins; 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.