Key points at a glance
Living in Saint-Léonard (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 Saint-Léonard 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. Saint-Léonard has roughly 2’628 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Saint-Léonard, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Grône (2 km), Mont-Noble (3 km), Icogne (3 km).
Saint-Léonard at a glance: your local context
Saint-Léonard, a municipality of roughly 2’628 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Saint-Léonard 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 2’628
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1958
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6246
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Saint-Léonard: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Saint-Léonard? 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 Grône — 1.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Mont-Noble — 3.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Icogne — 3.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Lens — 3.1 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Arbaz — 3.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Grimisuat — 3.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Vex — 4.9 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Sion — 5.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Chalais — 5.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Savièse — 7.2 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Saint-Léonard: the real numbers
In Saint-Léonard, 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 Saint-Léonard 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 Saint-Léonard: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Saint-Léonard. 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 Saint-Léonard 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 Saint-Léonard
- 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 Saint-Léonard →
How we work for Saint-Léonard
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 Saint-Léonard 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 Saint-Léonard (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Saint-Léonard?
In Saint-Léonard (postal code 1958), 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 Saint-Léonard have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Saint-Léonard and nearby municipalities such as Grône (2 km), Mont-Noble (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 Saint-Léonard?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Saint-Léonard (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 Saint-Léonard with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Saint-Léonard; 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 Saint-Léonard 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.