Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Salvan, 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 Salvan, 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 (Salvan 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. Salvan has roughly 1’393 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Salvan, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Vernayaz (2 km), Dorénaz (5 km), Martigny-Combe (5 km).
Salvan at a glance: your local context
Salvan, a municipality of roughly 1’393 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Salvan 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 1’393
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1922
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6218
Health insurance and supplementary cover around Salvan: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Salvan? 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 Vernayaz — 2.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Dorénaz — 4.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Martigny-Combe — 4.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Martigny — 4.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Finhaut — 4.8 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Bovernier — 6.3 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Evionnaz — 7.0 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Trient — 7.5 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Collonges — 7.7 km away
- Health insurance and supplementary cover in Fully — 7.9 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Salvan: the real numbers
The range in Salvan is striking: for adults (deductible 300 CHF), the 2026 monthly premium runs from 406 to 598 francs — for basic insurance whose benefits the law fixes identically for every insurer. Comparing therefore saves up to 2’299 francs a year, without giving anything up. 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 Salvan are ranked by your profile (age, deductible, model) from the lowest to the highest rate — your cover stays unchanged.
Basic insurance in Salvan: choosing insurer, deductible and model
Three decisions drive your premium in Salvan. 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 Salvan 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.
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 Salvan
- 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 Salvan →
How we work for Salvan
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 Salvan 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 Salvan (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Salvan?
In Salvan (postal code 1922), 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 Salvan have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Salvan and nearby municipalities such as Vernayaz (2 km), Dorénaz (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 Salvan?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Salvan (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 Salvan with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Salvan; 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.