Key points at a glance
Living in Buchillon (canton of Vaud) 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 Buchillon 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 1 of the canton of Vaud), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Buchillon has roughly 651 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Buchillon, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Allaman (1 km), Etoy (2 km), Saint-Prex (4 km).
Buchillon at a glance: your local context
Buchillon, a municipality of roughly 651 residents in the canton of Vaud, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Buchillon lies in premium region 1 of the canton of Vaud (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 651
- Canton: Vaud
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 1
- Postal code (NPA): 1164
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 5623
Applying for premium subsidies around Buchillon: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Buchillon? 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 Allaman — 1.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Etoy — 1.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Saint-Prex — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Lavigny — 3.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Perroy — 3.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Féchy — 4.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Aubonne — 4.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Lussy-sur-Morges — 4.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Saint-Livres — 5.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Lully — 5.3 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Buchillon: the real numbers
In Buchillon, 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 Buchillon 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 Buchillon: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Buchillon 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 Buchillon starts as low as 442 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 Vaud — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for Buchillon
- 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 Buchillon
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 Vaud. Nothing changes in your benefits — basic insurance is identical everywhere — you simply stop overpaying for the same cover. In Buchillon 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. Compare every autumn before the 30 November cancellation deadline. The comparison is free and without obligation.
FAQ — insurance in Buchillon (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Buchillon?
In Buchillon (postal code 1164), 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 Buchillon have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Buchillon and nearby municipalities such as Allaman (1 km), Etoy (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 Buchillon?
No, it is for orientation in Buchillon. 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 Buchillon with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Buchillon; 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
This local guide for Buchillon 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.