LAMal 2026

Health insurance premiums St. Gallen 2026 — adults (age 26-30)

LAMal premiums 2026 in St. Gallen — bracket adults (age 26-30). Fund ranking and YoY delta vs last year.

Median
509.10
CHF/month
Lowest premium
472.27
CHF/month
Highest premium
580.10
CHF/month
Funds surveyed
25
Δ vs 2025
+3.83%
25 casse

St. Gallen ranks 10 of 26 cantons · cheaper than 9, more expensive than 16.

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Top 20 health funds in St. Gallen — adults (age 26-30)

RankHealth fundMonthly premium
1Agrisano472.27 CHF/month
2Sumiswalder485.30 CHF/month
3ÖKK489.23 CHF/month
4Sanitas497.07 CHF/month
5Aquilana498.17 CHF/month
6KPT500.17 CHF/month
7Atupri500.73 CHF/month
8CSS501.30 CHF/month
9EGK503.13 CHF/month
10SWICA503.27 CHF/month
11Rhenusana508.20 CHF/month
12Helsana508.73 CHF/month
13Sana24509.10 CHF/month
14Concordia509.80 CHF/month
15Sympany510.63 CHF/month
16Glarner512.18 CHF/month
17Galenos513.70 CHF/month
18Avenir517.03 CHF/month
19Assura518.07 CHF/month
20Einsiedler521.73 CHF/month

Benchmark vs neighbouring cantons

Here is how St. Gallen ranks against the other target cantons for the same age bracket. LAMal premiums vary significantly across cantons even within the same language region.

#CantonMedian
1Zug402.40 CHF/month
2Appenzell Innerrhoden416.50 CHF/month
3Nidwalden462.90 CHF/month
4Uri466.80 CHF/month
5Obwalden467.20 CHF/month
6Schwyz488.80 CHF/month
7Graubünden495.10 CHF/month
8Glarus500.10 CHF/month
9Lucerne501.90 CHF/month
10St. Gallen509.10 CHF/month
11Thurgau510.20 CHF/month
12Appenzell Ausserrhoden512.00 CHF/month
13Valais513.78 CHF/month
14Aargau534.80 CHF/month
15Schaffhausen538.20 CHF/month
16Fribourg542.35 CHF/month
17Zurich551.70 CHF/month
18Solothurn567.10 CHF/month
19Bern578.33 CHF/month
20Basel-Landschaft609.95 CHF/month
21Vaud631.50 CHF/month
22Jura633.40 CHF/month
23Neuchâtel651.10 CHF/month
24Basel-Stadt659.50 CHF/month
25Ticino681.04 CHF/month
26Geneva699.60 CHF/month

Change vs 2025

Compared with 2025, the median premium in St. Gallen for bracket adults (age 26-30) moved by +3.83% (25 funds compared). This change reflects the annual tariff review approved by the Federal Council and published in late September. The tables below compare every fund with data in both years to highlight the largest rises and falls.

Top 20 funds by percentage change vs 2025, from biggest drop to biggest rise

RankHealth fundΔ vs prior year
1Galenos-4.27%
2Philos-0.01%
3Glarner0.00%
4Visana+1.20%
5KPT+1.50%
6Assura+2.40%
7CSS+2.54%
8Sumiswalder+2.84%
9EGK+2.87%
10ÖKK+3.13%
11Atupri+3.19%
12SLKK+3.50%
13Sana24+3.83%
14SWICA+3.87%
15Aquilana+4.00%
16Agrisano+4.01%
17Sympany+4.05%
18Sanitas+4.06%
19Vita Surselva+4.17%
20Mutuel+4.61%

Three-year trend 2024 → 2026

LAMal premium trajectory in St. Gallen for adults (age 26-30) over the last three years: 2024 → 2025 → 2026, with consecutive year-over-year changes of +3.21% and +3.83% for a cumulative +7.16% over the two-year window. Looking at a single annual revision can mask the picture — the two-step compound is the right reading for planning a household budget.

2024 → 2025 → 2026
+3.21% · +3.83%
+7.16%
2024: 475.07 CHF2025: 490.33 CHF2026: 509.10 CHF 202420252026

How the LAMal premium works in this bracket

Under Swiss LAMal law, every resident must hold a basic health insurance. The premium varies by canton, premium region and health fund, but it is flat across all adults aged 26 and over — there is no age-based increase inside LAMal itself (unlike supplementary LCA cover). In St. Gallen for 2026, the median for bracket adults (age 26-30) is 509.10 CHF/month. Cross-border workers living in Italy can elect either the Swiss LAMal or the Italian SSN under the "right of option" — this choice depends on age, health status, residence and family situation and should be evaluated with a licensed adviser. Use the table above to identify the cheapest funds in the age bracket and compare them using our interactive comparator below.

LAMal health insurance premiums 2026 in St. Gallen for adults (age 26-30): median 509.10 CHF/month, range from 472.27 to 580.10 CHF. Official FOPH/BAG data with the minimum deductible (CHF 300 for adults, CHF 0 for children) and no accident cover. Compare the main health funds and find the most affordable insurer for your situation.

Cross-border workers and LAMal in St. Gallen: what the adults (age 26-30) bracket means

For Italian cross-border workers employed in Switzerland but residing in Italy, St. Gallen is one of the cantons hosting a significant share of frontalieri. The choice between Swiss LAMal and the Italian SSN (right of option) has measurable financial implications: in the adults (age 26-30) bracket the median premium in St. Gallen is CHF 509.10/month, with a range between CHF 472.27 and CHF 580.10 depending on the insurer and the policy model (standard, family-doctor, telmed, HMO).

The right of option must be exercised within three months from the start of Swiss employment or from a residence transfer to Italy. Once chosen, switching back is allowed only under specific conditions and tight deadlines. For 2026 family budget planning, the LAMal premium in St. Gallen for the adults (age 26-30) bracket (CHF 509.10/month median) must be compared with the Italian SSN contribution, which depends on taxable income plus regional and municipal surcharges in the residence town.

In the adults (age 26-30) bracket, LAMal premiums are uniform — there are no age-related increases within the "adults" range (26-55). The price gap between insurers in St. Gallen (CHF 472.27-580.10/month) reflects the policy model: standard is the most expensive; family-doctor, telmed and HMO offer 5-25% discounts. For the cross-border worker employed in St. Gallen on a G permit, choosing LAMal means accessing the Swiss provider network but giving up full SSN coverage in Italy for non-urgent care.

The annual LAMal premium revision is approved by the Federal Council in late September and published on the FOPH/BAG portal. Insurers communicate new premiums by late October for application starting January 1 of the following year. For 2027, it is advisable to reconsider your choice by November: insurer cancellation notice is one month (written notice by end of November for cancellation effective end of December). The 2026 data for St. Gallen (median CHF 509.10/month, range CHF 472.27-580.10) provide the benchmark for comparing the 2027 offers arriving between September and October.

Frequently asked questions

How much does health insurance cost in St. Gallen for adults (age 26-30)?

In St. Gallen, bracket adults (age 26-30) pays 509.10 CHF per month on average for basic LAMal cover (CHF 300 deductible, no accident cover). The range across health funds goes from 472.27 to 580.10 CHF/month. Differences depend on the insurance model (standard, family doctor, telmed, HMO).

Which health fund is cheapest?

The cheapest fund changes every year — in 2026 the lowest monthly premium for this bracket is 472.27 CHF. Check the full table for the live ranking of all funds in the selected canton.

How can I save on my premium?

Three main levers: (1) pick an alternative model — family doctor, HMO or telemedicine typically saves 10-20% vs standard; (2) raise the annual deductible up to CHF 2,500 if you are healthy (savings up to ~50%); (3) compare rates every October for the following year and switch by 30 November if a better offer appears.

Do cross-border workers pay LAMal?

Cross-border workers in Switzerland have the "right of option" — they can choose Swiss LAMal or stay on the Italian SSN (or the German/French/Austrian system). LAMal choosers pay the same premium as a Swiss resident; SSN choosers stay covered in Italy. The option must be exercised within 3 months of starting work.

Does the premium change with age?

Under LAMal the premium is flat for all adults from 26 onwards — it does not rise with age. Children (0-18) and young adults (19-25) pay less by law. Supplementary LCA cover, on the other hand, does rise with age.

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