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Geneva subsidy 2026: what's changing this year

JMBy Juliette Marsaud·Published 15 January 2026·Updated 12 August 2026

Every year, the canton of Geneva revises the health insurance subsidy to reflect rising LAMal premiums. For 2026, the amounts increase significantly and the income thresholds are updated. Here is what changes and what it means for you.

Higher amounts

In 2026, the subsidy reaches CHF 348 per month for an adult in the most favourable group, CHF 231 for a young adult (born between 2001 and 2007) and CHF 132 per dependent child. Compared with 2025, that is around +8.7% for adults, +5.3% for young adults and +10.9% for children. Each household member can receive their own subsidy. See the full breakdown on our amount and scale 2026 page.

Adjusted income thresholds

Your entitlement depends on your unified determining income (RDU) and your family situation. The 2026 entry thresholds start at CHF 30,000 for a single person and CHF 45,000 for a couple without children, with an extra CHF 6,000 per dependent child. Check the eligibility conditions.

Key deadlines

What you should do now

If your income has dropped, if you have just arrived, or if you have never applied, do not assume you are not entitled: a large share of the Geneva population is eligible without knowing. The easiest first step is to estimate your subsidy in 2 minutes, then get free support to file your file.

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Juliette Marsaud writes for The Subsidy Journal. She breaks down health insurance and subsidy procedures for Geneva residents. The information is based on official sources (ge.ch) and checked with the FINMA-registered advisers at Swiss Premium Insurance. This website is private and not affiliated with the State of Geneva; only the SAM decides on the grant.