Key points at a glance
Living in Chamoson (canton of Valais) 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 Chamoson you don't save by taking less protection — you save through the right insurer, deductible and model.
What sets your premium is your FOPH premium region (Chamoson 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. Chamoson has roughly 3’897 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Chamoson, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Leytron (2 km), Ardon (3 km), Riddes (4 km).
Chamoson at a glance: your local context
Chamoson, a municipality of roughly 3’897 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Chamoson lies in premium region 2 of the canton of Valais (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 3’897
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1955
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6022
Applying for premium subsidies around Chamoson: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Chamoson? 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 Leytron — 2.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Ardon — 2.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Riddes — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Isérables — 4.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Saillon — 4.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Vétroz — 5.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Nendaz — 6.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Saxon — 6.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Conthey — 8.6 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Veysonnaz — 9.3 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Chamoson: the real numbers
In Chamoson, 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 | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 76 insurers active in Chamoson 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 Chamoson: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Chamoson. 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 Chamoson 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 Chamoson
- 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 Chamoson →
How we work for Chamoson
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 Valais. Nothing changes in your benefits — basic insurance is identical everywhere — you simply stop overpaying for the same cover. In Chamoson 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. Compare every autumn before the 30 November cancellation deadline. The comparison is free and without obligation.
FAQ — insurance in Chamoson (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Chamoson?
In Chamoson (postal code 1955), 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 Chamoson have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Chamoson and nearby municipalities such as Leytron (2 km), Ardon (3 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 Chamoson?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Chamoson (canton of Valais). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Applying for premium subsidies" in Chamoson with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Chamoson 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.