Health Insurance Altdorf (UR) 2027 — Compare & Switch

Health insurance in Altdorf (UR): what you need to know

Capital of canton Uri (Tell monument) at the north portal of the Gotthard, premium region 1.

Switzerland divides every canton into price zones — based on how high an area's healthcare costs are. Altdorf (UR) (ZIP 6460) is in zone 1 of the Canton of Uri. Zone 1 is mostly the cities and the most expensive; zones 2 and 3 are cheaper. Your insurer may charge different premiums depending on the zone.

How much does health insurance cost in Altdorf (UR)?

Current mandatory health insurance (KVG) premiums for Altdorf (UR) (2026), based on the federal government's official rates. For identical benefits, the gap between cheapest and most expensive provider is substantial:

Cheapest premium

CHF 377 /month

Agrisano

Most expensive premium

CHF 681 /month

26 insurers compared

Savings potential per year

CHF 3'656 /year

This makes Altdorf (UR) one of the cheapest areas in Switzerland — basic insurance costs around 21% less than the Swiss average. You already enjoy low premiums here, yet comparing providers still pays off.

Profile: adult, CHF 300 deductible, with accident coverage, standard models. KVG benefits are legally identical across all providers — only the price differs.

Data source: FOPH / priminfo.admin.ch 2026

Hospital coverage in Altdorf (UR)

The mandatory basic insurance (KVG/LAMal) covers general hospital treatment in your canton of residence. Residents of Altdorf (UR) have access to the following hospitals:

Kantonsspital Uri (Altdorf)

If you want free hospital choice or a private/semi-private room, you need a supplementary hospital insurance (VVG/LCA). In our VVG comparison.

How to switch health insurance in Altdorf (UR)

Start the comparison in the Findbetter wizard — enter ZIP 6460, age, and preferred model.
Review the top offers and pick the best insurer.
We auto-generate the application form. You sign digitally and we forward it FINMA-compliant via our partner Northlake Partners.
If needed: we cancel your old insurer via registered letter — in time before November 30.
From January 1, 2027, everything runs with your new insurer. You'll receive your new insurance card by post in December.

Full step-by-step guide → KVG switch 2027 guide

Frequently asked questions from Altdorf (UR)

Which health insurance is cheapest in Altdorf (UR)?+

It depends on your age, exact location (ZIP 6460), and chosen model. There is no universal "cheapest insurer" — the optimal choice differs significantly between a 28-year-old and a 65-year-old. The Findbetter wizard calculates your personalized top 5 in 5 minutes.

Which price zone is Altdorf (UR) in?+

Altdorf (UR) (ZIP 6460) is in price zone 1 of the Canton of Uri (officially: premium region 1). Switzerland divides every canton into such zones — the higher an area's healthcare costs, the more expensive the zone. Your insurer may charge different premiums per zone.

By when do I need to cancel my health insurance in Altdorf (UR)?+

By November 30 at the latest, via registered letter — the switch takes effect on January 1. This is a nationwide rule and applies to Altdorf (UR) as well. In case of a premium increase, you have an extraordinary right to cancel within 1 month of notification.

How much can I save in Altdorf (UR)?+

Across Switzerland, switching your basic insurance saves on average between CHF 800 and CHF 2,700 per year. In Altdorf (UR) (price zone 1), your exact saving depends on your current insurer. The wizard calculates it for your situation.

Sources & legal basis

The information on this page is based on official Swiss sources. Premium data comes from the federal government's official premium calculator.

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