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2.44m customers had health insurance policies at the end of December, representing 47.6% of the population.

Over 2.4m people have private health insurance, up 3%

The number of people with private health insurance at the end of last year rose by 3% compared to a year earlier.

Business • 09 Oct 23

The Vhi price increases will come into effect from October 1

Vhi to increase health insurance policy prices by 7%

The largest provider of private health insurance in the State is set to increase premiums by 7% from 1 October.

Business • 30 Aug 23

Across the population, 47% of people currently hold health cover

Over 65s may be overpaying for health insurance - HIA

Many over 65 year olds may not be on the most cost effective health insurance plan for their needs, the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has claimed, as new data showed they paid 42% more on average for cover last year than younger cohorts.

Business • 26 May 23

Irish Life Health said its latest price increase will take effect from July 1

Irish Life Health to up premium prices by average of 5%

Irish Life Health has today announced an average increase of 5% on its health insurance premiums.

Business • 24 May 23

Laya to increase prices by 4.4% from April

Average premiums for Laya health insurance plans are to increase by 4.4% from April 1st.

Business • 10 Feb 23

Vhi said the price hike is due to the increased demand for healthcare and the rising costs of providing healthcare to its customers

Vhi announces average price rise of 4.8% from March

Health insurance company Vhi is to increase premiums by an average of 4.8% across its health insurance plans from March 1.

Business • 26 Jan 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

Irish Life Health said it had seen a 'substantial' rise in the cost of hospital procedures, and had to pass some of that on to customers

Irish Life Health to increase prices by 4.5% next year

Irish Life Health is to increase the price of its plans by an average of 4.5% from the start of next year.

Business • 25 Nov 22

The Digest of Decisions provides summaries of decisions on complaints received by Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman

Confusion about health insurance leading to complaints

Poor understanding of cover entitlements, a lack of understanding about waiting periods and confusion about pre-existing conditions are among the main reasons for complaints that are being made to the financial services watchdog about health insurance.

Business • 15 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

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

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

The cost of health premiums is set to increase by an average of 5%, Mr Goode said

Health insurance prices to rise, despite stamp duty cut

A health cover analyst has said a cut in the stamp duty rate on private health insurance is likely to be offset by a rise in premiums next year.

Business • 02 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

Benefits on offer were more comprehensive in the multinational sector

Health insurance, pensions among benefits workers want

Health insurance, pensions and paid sick leave are among the top benefits sought by employees from their employers, new research has revealed.

Business • 24 Aug 21

The numbers with private health insurance grew by 36,000 in 2020 bringing the total market to 2.3 million people

Health insurance uptake on the rise, but so are prices

More than 36,000 people signed up to health insurance in the last year bringing the market to its highest level of membership since 2008.

Business • 25 Apr 21

Laya Healthcare blamed the price rise on an increase in the volume and cost of claims

Laya Healthcare to increases prices by average of 2.3%

Laya Healthcare is to increase its insurance prices by an average of 2.3% from June, roughly equivalent to a €33 price increase for its customers.

Business • 16 Apr 21

Mr Goode said the market grew during the worst of the pandemic

2.3m have private health insurance, highest since 2008

The number of people with private health insurance is the highest it has been since 2008, according to Dermot Goode, health insurance expert with Totalhealthcover.ie.

Business • 15 Apr 21

Over a million members will be renewing their health insurance policies in the coming months, with the bulk renewing in January

Consumers urged to shop around for health insurance

Health insurance policy holders are being urged to do their homework and shop around as peak renewal period for policies approaches.

Business • 09 Dec 20

3 out of every 5 health insurance members could be over-paying by up to €500 per adult

Nearly 3 in 5 health insurance members overpaying

3 out of every 5 health insurance members are potentially on the wrong plans and could be over-paying by up to €500 per adult for their cover, according to new research carried out by health insurance consultancy TotalHealthCover.ie.

Business • 06 Oct 20

The peak renewal time for health insurance is October and November. It's expected premiums will rise.

Health insurance premium hikes likely before year-end

Health insurance premiums are expected to increase further towards the end of the year as Covid-19 impacts on the private health system and some consumers may opt to terminate cover.

Business • 02 Jul 20

Cover will still be provided for some services

Health insurers to give customers a partial rebate

Private health insurers are to give customers a partial rebate for a three month period to reflect the agreement struck between the HSE and private hospitals.

Business • 17 Apr 20

Health insurance stamp duty will increase by 1% for insurance companies in 2019

Health insurance stamp duty to rise

The Government is increasing the stamp duty paid by insurance firms on health insurance policies, which is the first increase in three years.

Ireland • 19 Nov 19

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