Health Insurance Monthey 2027 — Compare & Switch

Health insurance in Monthey: what you need to know

An industrial and regional centre in the Chablais, premium region 1 of canton Valais.

Switzerland divides every canton into price zones — based on how high an area's healthcare costs are. Monthey (ZIP 1870) is in zone 1 of the Canton of Valais. 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.

The Canton of Valais is divided into 2 price zones. The gap between the most expensive and cheapest zone can reach CHF 30–80 per month — worth keeping in mind when you compare.

How much does health insurance cost in Monthey?

Current mandatory health insurance (KVG) premiums for Monthey (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 481 /month

Atupri Gesundheitsversicherung AG

Most expensive premium

CHF 643 /month

26 insurers compared

Savings potential per year

CHF 1'944 /year

Premiums in Monthey are about the Swiss average. Since basic insurance offers the same benefits with every provider, the provider alone determines your cost.

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 Monthey

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

Hôpital du Valais (Sion, Brig, Martigny)
Spital Visp

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 Monthey

Start the comparison in the Findbetter wizard — enter ZIP 1870, 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 Monthey

Which health insurance is cheapest in Monthey?+

It depends on your age, exact location (ZIP 1870), 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 Monthey in?+

Monthey (ZIP 1870) is in price zone 1 of the Canton of Valais (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 Monthey?+

By November 30 at the latest, via registered letter — the switch takes effect on January 1. This is a nationwide rule and applies to Monthey 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 Monthey?+

Across Switzerland, switching your basic insurance saves on average between CHF 800 and CHF 2,700 per year. In Monthey (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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