Key points at a glance
Living in Vouvry (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 Vouvry 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. Vouvry has roughly 4’198 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Below you will find the real 2026 premiums for Vouvry, the main pitfalls to avoid and a free comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Chessel (2 km), Vionnaz (2 km), Roche (3 km).
Vouvry at a glance: your local context
Vouvry, a municipality of roughly 4’198 residents in the canton of Valais, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. Vouvry 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 4’198
- Canton: Valais
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 2
- Postal code (NPA): 1896
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 6159
Applying for premium subsidies around Vouvry: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Vouvry, 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 Chessel — 2.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Vionnaz — 2.3 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Roche — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Port-Valais — 3.9 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Rennaz — 4.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Yvorne — 5.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Noville — 5.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Aigle — 6.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Villeneuve — 7.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Corbeyrier — 8.4 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Vouvry: the real numbers
The range in Vouvry 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 | — |
That is exactly what our comparison does: it ranks the 76 insurers active in Vouvry from the cheapest to the most expensive offer — by age, deductible and chosen model, without touching your benefits.
Basic insurance in Vouvry: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Vouvry 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 Vouvry 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 Vouvry
- 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 Vouvry →
How we work for Vouvry
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 Vouvry 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 Vouvry (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Vouvry?
In Vouvry (postal code 1896), 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 Vouvry have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Vouvry and nearby municipalities such as Chessel (2 km), Vionnaz (2 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 Vouvry?
No, it is for orientation in Vouvry. 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 "Applying for premium subsidies" in Vouvry with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Vouvry; 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.