Key points at a glance
Living in Nendaz (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 Nendaz 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 2 of the canton of Valais), never on your health: for basic insurance, every insurer must accept you. Nendaz has roughly 6’622 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Nendaz, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Veysonnaz (3 km), Ardon (4 km), Isérables (5 km).
Nendaz at a glance: your local context
Nendaz, a municipality of roughly 6’622 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Nendaz 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 6’622
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1993
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6024
Applying for premium subsidies around Nendaz: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Nendaz, every neighbouring municipality has its own page on the topic — useful if a move is coming up or if you are weighing several locations:
- Applying for premium subsidies in Veysonnaz — 3.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Ardon — 4.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Isérables — 4.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Vétroz — 5.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Chamoson — 6.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Riddes — 6.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Sion — 7.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Leytron — 7.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Hérémence — 7.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Savièse — 7.8 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Nendaz: the real numbers
Concretely for Nendaz: the 2026 adult premium (deductible 300 CHF) is between 406 and 598 francs a month depending on the provider. Because the scope of basic insurance is identical by law, the choice of insurer alone decides up to 2’299 francs of difference 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 Nendaz from the cheapest to the most expensive offer — by age, deductible and chosen model, without touching your benefits.
Basic insurance in Nendaz: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Nendaz 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 Nendaz 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.
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 Nendaz
- 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 Nendaz →
How we work for Nendaz
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 Nendaz 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 Nendaz (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Nendaz?
In Nendaz (postal code 1993), 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 Nendaz have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Nendaz and nearby municipalities such as Veysonnaz (3 km), Ardon (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 Nendaz?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Nendaz (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 Nendaz with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Nendaz follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
This local guide for Nendaz 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.