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46% of Irish population now have health insurance - HIA

The number of people with private health insurance rose slightly between April and June, despite a significant spike in the cost of premiums.

Business • 30 Sep

Significant drop in people buying health insurance - HIA

There has been a significant drop-off in the number of people buying health insurance, according to new figures from the Health Insurance Authority.

Ireland • 11 Jun

The Health Insurance Authority's 2024 Annual Market Report shows the number of people with private health insurance continues to grow despite average prices increasing by 12.2% last year

2.5 million people have health insurance, up 1.3% on 2023

A total of 2.52 million people - or 46% of the population - now have private health insurance and they pay an average annual premium of €1,740, up almost €146 in the last 12 months.

Business • 15 Apr

Private health insurance now costs €1,712 on average, new HIA figures show

Health insurance prices increased by 11% this year

The Health Insurance Authority is urging consumers to review their policy and shop around to ensure they are not overpaying while securing the right coverage for their needs as the health insurance renewals period nears.

Business • 19 Nov 24

71% of people with health insurance have never switched

Health insurance premiums up 7% in last six months - HIA

Health insurance premiums have risen by 7% on average in the last six months leaving the average premium at €1,647, according to the Health Insurance Authority (HIA).

Business • 25 Sep 24

The average adult premium now stands at €1,685, new figures from the Health Insurance Authority show

Average adult health insurance premium rises by 13%

New figures from the Health Insurance Authority show that the average adult health insurance premium rose by 13% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year.

Business • 23 May 24

The Health Insurance Authority has published its Market Report for 2023

Over 65s pay 43% more for health insurance - report

The average cost of health insurance has increased by 10% since 2022 to €1,594, the Health Insurance Authority's Market Report for 2023 shows.

Business • 03 Apr 24

A Government source said this has become a growing issue with many salaries for senior public sector positions

DPER approved allowance to attract candidates for HIA CEO

The Department of Public Expenditure had to approve payment of €14,367 annual allowances for two senior state roles after separate recruitment campaigns failed to find a suitable candidate.

Business • 08 Feb 24

Both the Health Insurance Authority and regulator CORU had to offer annual allowances to get new CEOs

Higher allowances needed to attract candidates to jobs

The Department of Public Expenditure had to approve payment of €14,367 annual allowances for two senior state roles after separate recruitment campaigns failed to find a suitable candidate.

Business • 08 Feb 24

2.44 million people had health insurance in Ireland at the end of last year, HIA figures show

Stamp duty on health insurance policies reduced

The health insurance regulator has cut the level of stamp duty on all health insurance policies next year.

Business • 08 Dec 23

New figures published by the HIA show that 2.42 million people here had private health insurance in the third quarter of this year

HIA urges people to review health insurance policies

With over one million people due to renew their health insurance between now and next March, the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) is encouraging people to review their policy to find the best cover.

Business • 29 Nov 22

Health insurance cover continues to grow and stood at 2.4 million people at the end of June

Average heath insurance premium down 3% - HIA

The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has said that the average adult private health insurance premium is down 3% for the second quarter of this year.

Business • 07 Sep 22

On average adults are paying a premium €1,450

Number with private health insurance grows further

47.5% of the Irish population now have private health insurance, according to the latest research from the Health Insurance Authority.

Business • 13 Jun 22

Irish Life Health to pass on cuts in levy to customers

Irish Life Health is to reduce the premiums for its hospital health insurance plans.

Business • 28 Feb 22

That perceived lack of value is cited as the reason why around a third of policy-holders have switched recently

Private health insurance uptake on the rise

The proportion of the population who have private health insurance cover has risen 5% since 2019 to 53%, new research from the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has found.

Business • 26 Jan 22

There are just three providers to choose from - VHI, Laya and Irish Life Health, but over 300 plans.

Why you should review health insurance before you renew

Most of us shop around for the best deal on our car insurance, but when it comes to health insurance we're not so quick to switch.

Business • 18 Dec 21

250,000 policy holders currently have plans that will be retired when they next renew

Consumers urged to check their health insurance cover

The Health Insurance Authority has urged consumers to check that their policy provides the cover they need as well as value for money.

Business • 29 Nov 21

The HIA has proposed that 10% or €45 be taken off the levy on advanced products and 22% or €35 should be cut from non-advanced products

HIA proposes reduction to health insurance levy

Health insurance premiums look set to decrease as a result of the Health Insurance Authority's recommendation of a one-off cut to the health insurance levy paid by insurers.

Business • 20 Oct 21

Claims totaling €1.88bn were paid out by the three main insurers last year

Health insurance market rose 1.8% in 2020 despite Covid

The hit to incomes and restrictions on health services caused by the Covid-19 pandemic didn't dampen demand for private health insurance last year, with the market increasing by 1.8% in the period.

Business • 07 Sep 21

The average amount paid for a premium for in-patient cover decreased by 0.8%

2.2 million Irish people have private health insurance

The number of people with private health insurance in Ireland rose to 2.2 million at the end of last year, representing 45% of the population, according to the Health Insurance Authority.

Business • 08 Aug 19

14% said fears over a lack of cover were a barrier to switching

Study finds health insurance holders unlikely to switch

Just one in every six people here are likely to switch health insurer provider at their next renewal, a new survey has found.

Business • 29 May 19

A total of 2,156,000 people had health insurance at the end of March 2017

Number of people with health insurance rises again

Despite an increase in the number of people taking up health insurance in the past year, the total number of consumers with health cover is still lower than the peak reached in 2008.

Business • 26 May 17

The levy paid to fund the Health Insurance Authority is to be reduced from 2015

Plan to address cost of private health insurance

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said that new measures to be included in planned legislation to be published tomorrow should help contain the rate of increase in private health insurance.

News • 05 Nov 14

Check when your policy expires, then explore a switch to save money

Health insurance: beware of penalties if switching

Switch your health insurance without triggering penalties - new terms and conditions make it less attracting to do this mid-contract. Tina Leonard explains to Today with Pat Kenny.

Business • 04 Jul 13

<p>Now Aviva hikes health insurance fees</p>

Aviva and VHI under fire for price hikes and changes in cover for parents and kids

Business • 01 Feb 11