Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Blatten, 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 Blatten, 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 (Blatten belongs to region 2 in the canton of Valais) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Blatten has roughly 290 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Blatten, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Wiler (2 km), Kippel (5 km), Baltschieder (7 km).
Blatten at a glance: your local context
Blatten, a municipality of roughly 290 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Blatten 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 290
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 3919
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6192
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Blatten: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Blatten? 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 Wiler — 2.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Kippel — 5.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Baltschieder — 6.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Ferden — 7.6 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Ausserberg — 11.4 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Niedergesteln — 11.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Rarogne — 11.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Gampel-Bratsch — 12.2 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Eggerberg — 13.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Kandersteg — 14.0 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Blatten: the real numbers
In Blatten, 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 Blatten 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 Blatten: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Blatten. 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 Blatten starts as low as 295 francs a month. Third, the model: family-doctor, HMO or telemedicine models cut the premium significantly compared with 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 Valais — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for Blatten
- 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.
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How we work for Blatten
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 Blatten 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 Blatten (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Blatten?
In Blatten (postal code 3919), 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 Blatten have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Blatten and nearby municipalities such as Wiler (2 km), Kippel (5 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 Blatten?
No, it is for orientation in Blatten. A personal decision belongs on the basis of your actual documents (policy, insurer confirmation) and, if needed, an authorised professional in the canton of Valais.
Can I compare "Health insurance and supplementary cover" in Blatten with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Blatten; 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.