Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Arbaz, in the canton of Valais, 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 Arbaz, the real way to save is choosing the insurer, the deductible and the insurance model — not cutting cover.
Your premium depends on your FOPH/OFSP premium region (region 2 of the canton of Valais), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Arbaz has roughly 1’461 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Arbaz, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Grimisuat (0 km), Saint-Léonard (4 km), Sion (4 km).
Arbaz at a glance: your local context
Arbaz, a municipality of roughly 1’461 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Arbaz belongs to FOPH premium region 2 of the canton of Valais. 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 1’461
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1974
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6261
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Arbaz: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Arbaz? 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 Grimisuat — 0.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Saint-Léonard — 3.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Sion — 4.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Icogne — 4.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Savièse — 4.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Lens — 5.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Mont-Noble — 5.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Grône — 5.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Vex — 5.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Ayent — 7.1 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Arbaz: the real numbers
In Arbaz, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 406 and 598 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 2’299 francs 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) | 406 – 598 CHF | from 295 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 297 – 454 CHF | from 186 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 30 – 130 CHF | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 76 insurers available for Arbaz are ranked by your profile (age, deductible, model) from the lowest to the highest rate — your cover stays unchanged.
Basic insurance in Arbaz: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Arbaz 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 Arbaz starts as low as 295 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 Valais: the entitlement goes surprisingly often unclaimed.
Checklist for Arbaz
- 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 Valais.
Free premium comparison for Arbaz →
How we work for Arbaz
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 Valais. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Arbaz this difference is measurable: 406–598 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’299 francs a year across 76 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Arbaz (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Arbaz?
In Arbaz (postal code 1974), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 406 to 598 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 297 francs for young adults and from 30 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’299 francs a year (FOPH premium region 2 of the canton of Valais). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Arbaz have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Arbaz and nearby municipalities such as Grimisuat (0 km), Saint-Léonard (4 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 Arbaz?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Arbaz (canton of Valais). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Arbaz with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Arbaz follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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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.