What is the deadline to cancel my basic insurance in Martigny?

An ordinary LAMal/KVG cancellation must reach your insurer by 30 November at the latest, effective 31 December. If a premium increase is announced, an extraordinary right to cancel also applies.

Do my premiums depend on my address in Martigny?

Yes: the basic premium depends on your canton (Valais) and your premium region, hence your postal code. The benefits themselves are identical across Switzerland.

Must I cancel before signing up elsewhere?

No, it is the opposite: join the new insurer first, get confirmation, then cancel the old one to avoid any gap in cover.

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Health insurance cancellation letter template for Martigny

A sample LAMal cancellation letter for Martigny (Valais) to personalise, with the local details to include.

In Martigny, basic insurance (LAMal/KVG) is mandatory for every resident. To switch insurer you need a written cancellation letter: our template includes the required details and adapts to your situation in Martigny.

At the Rhône's elbow in French-speaking Valais, Martigny sits in the Valais plain premium region. Martigny lies in the canton of Valais: be sure to state your exact address in the letter, as it determines your premium region.

Canton

Valais

Main postal codes

1920 · 1921

Main language

French

Common postal codes for Martigny (public data). Your regional premium depends on your exact address within the canton of Valais.

Adult premium 2026

from 416 to 643 CHF / month

Adult range 2026 for the premium region of Martigny (not the average of the whole canton of Valais): Martigny falls under its own FOPH premium region. Exact amounts depend on the insurer, model and deductible chosen.

Source: OFSP 2026 premiums, published 09/2025.

How to cancel in Martigny, step by step

Check your deadlines
For basic insurance, a year-end cancellation must reach your insurer by 30 November at the latest (effective 31 December). Mid-year, a premium increase also opens an extraordinary right to cancel.
Choose the new insurer first
Compare offers in Martigny on a like-for-like basis, then join the new insurer BEFORE cancelling the old one. Your basic cover must never be interrupted.
Send your cancellation
Send a cancellation letter by registered post to your current insurer, stating the effective date. Keep the proof of posting and the new insurer's confirmation of membership.

Local context in Martigny

Whether you live in central Martigny or a neighbouring municipality of the canton of Valais, the cancellation procedure is the same. Only regional premiums may vary by postal code: always compare on the basis of your exact address.

★ Good to know

The basic-insurance catalogue is identical everywhere in Switzerland: in Martigny as elsewhere, a lower premium never means less cover for basic insurance.

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Health insurers present in Martigny

The main insurers operate across Switzerland; here are a few whose cancellation sheet you can consult.

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Frequently asked questions in Martigny

What is the deadline to cancel my basic insurance in Martigny?: An ordinary LAMal/KVG cancellation must reach your insurer by 30 November at the latest, effective 31 December. If a premium increase is announced, an extraordinary right to cancel also applies.
Do my premiums depend on my address in Martigny?: Yes: the basic premium depends on your canton (Valais) and your premium region, hence your postal code. The benefits themselves are identical across Switzerland.
Must I cancel before signing up elsewhere?: No, it is the opposite: join the new insurer first, get confirmation, then cancel the old one to avoid any gap in cover.