Key points at a glance
This page is written for residents of Urdorf, in the canton of Zurich, 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 Urdorf, 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 (Urdorf belongs to region 1 in the canton of Zurich) — your state of health is irrelevant, because basic insurance carries an obligation to accept every applicant. Urdorf has roughly 9’768 residents — and every insured person is free to choose their own insurer. Further down are the actual 2026 premiums for Urdorf, practical tips and a free, no-obligation comparison. Neighbouring municipalities have their own pages too: Schlieren (2 km), Uitikon (3 km), Dietikon (3 km).
Urdorf at a glance: your local context
Urdorf, a municipality of roughly 9’768 residents in the canton of Zurich, has its own profile when it comes to health insurance. For health insurance premiums, Urdorf belongs to FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Zurich. Two neighbouring municipalities can sit in different premium regions — and therefore pay noticeably different premiums for identical benefits. Always compare for your exact municipality of residence, not a cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 9’768
- Canton: Zurich
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 1
- Postal code (NPA): 8902
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 250
Applying for premium subsidies around Urdorf: compare neighbouring municipalities
Living or working near Urdorf? 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 Schlieren — 2.1 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Uitikon — 2.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Dietikon — 2.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Bergdietikon — 3.2 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Unterengstringen — 3.5 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Birmensdorf — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Oberengstringen — 3.7 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Weiningen — 3.8 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg — 4.0 km away
- Applying for premium subsidies in Geroldswil — 4.2 km away
Health insurance premiums 2026 in Urdorf: the real numbers
In Urdorf, an adult with a 300 CHF deductible pays between 518 and 724 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 2’476 francs a year. The lowest adult premium there comes with the "HMO / network" model.
| Profile | Deductible 300 CHF | Deductible 2’500 CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (26 and over) | 518 – 724 CHF | from 389 CHF |
| Young adults (19–25) | 371 – 591 CHF | from 243 CHF |
| Children (0–18) | 41 – 168 CHF | — |
Our comparison tool does this work for you: the 83 insurers available for Urdorf are ranked by your profile (age, deductible, model) from the lowest to the highest rate — your cover stays unchanged.
Basic insurance in Urdorf: choosing insurer, deductible and model
You steer your premium in Urdorf 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 Urdorf starts as low as 389 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 Zurich — many households leave this reduction unused.
Checklist for Urdorf
- 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 Zurich.
Free premium comparison for Urdorf →
How we work for Urdorf
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 Zurich. Your benefits stay untouched — by law they are the same at every insurer — only the bill goes down. In Urdorf this difference is measurable: 518–724 francs a month for adults, i.e. up to 2’476 francs a year across 83 insurers — for identical cover. Repeat the comparison each autumn before 30 November: free and with no commitment.
FAQ — insurance in Urdorf (practical guidance, not legal advice)
How much is the 2026 health insurance premium in Urdorf?
In Urdorf (postal code 8902), the 2026 adult basic-insurance premium ranges from 518 to 724 francs a month depending on the insurer (deductible 300), from 371 francs for young adults and from 41 francs for children. For identical cover, the difference reaches up to 2’476 francs a year (FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Zurich). Source: FOPH/OFSP, approved premiums 2026.
Do the neighbouring municipalities of Urdorf have the same premiums?
Not necessarily. Urdorf and nearby municipalities such as Schlieren (2 km), Uitikon (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 Urdorf?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Urdorf (canton of Zurich). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Applying for premium subsidies" in Urdorf with no obligation?
Of course. The starting point is your situation in Urdorf; 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.