From uproar over Taylor Swift and Oasis tickets, to the nonexistent Halloween parade on O’Connell Street, 2024 was far from a quiet year
Health Insurance Authority says average policy price is now €1,712 and that consumers view private cover as a necessity not a luxury
With a dizzying array of 350 plans on the private health insurance market, it is anything but consumer-friendly. Real competition is very badly needed
Sometimes more choice does not benefit consumers, and health insurance is a prime example
Health Insurance Authority notes adult premiums up average of 7% since start of year and plans updated comparison tool to help consumers select insurance cover
Change will be implemented from October 1st, State-owned insurer says
Average price of health insurance premiums increased 10% in 2023 to almost €1,600
Health insurer has given no plausible explanation for selecting some of its most popular plans for closure
Health insurer is ending the plan that up to one in 10 of its customers are on
Older people are typically paying almost 50 per cent more for cover than younger cohorts
Price increase to come into effect on April 1st and follows similar increase by VHI on March 1st
People are reconsidering the merits of private cover amid sharply rising insurance costs
As the private health cover rises sharply, insurers need to be more proactive in telling customers when cover changes so they do not face surprise demand for payment upfront
Third time in less than a year the health insurance company has rolled out a price increase
Looking at your bank savings, energy bills and insurance cover are no brainers even if you’re reluctant to tinker with health insurance and your mortgage
Pricewatch: As we have said on many occasions, far too many people do not shop around when it comes to health cover. Now’s the time to confront this ‘consumer inertia’
Some 71% of the more than 2 million people with private health insurance have never moved provider
Move could save some families close to €100 a year if it is passed on by providers
Industry watchdog says there are 2.44 million people with insurance, 47.6% of total population
Many parents are paying in case their child has an accident unaware that they could have cover already through their school
There are certain things you can do to lessen the pain of choosing a plan
French insurer swoops for State’s second-largest health insurer in major Irish market deal
If you have been on the same policy for more than three years you are probably overpaying by about 25%
Money Matters: Families worry about their ability to afford the ongoing costs of having a child even after allowing for one-off items and the cost of childbirth itself
The company made the deal to help employees access health insurance and retirement benefits
People over 65 pay more than 30 per cent more for cover, a Health Insurance Authority report finds
Report by Health Insurance Authority finds insurers are largely compliant with legislation underpinning Risk Equalisation Scheme
Here’s an easy way the four health insurers could radically simplify what’s on offer
Pricewatch: Many Irish homes already feel the recent spike in costs
Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switch
Pricewatch: There’s quite a stretch until the next pay day, so here’s a few cost-cutting tips
Switching insurers could easily save you hundreds of euro this year and next
There are no private hospitals for children, but there are some reasons to insure
What are the consequences for premiums, claims and available benefits?
Consumers may be due money back for services they are still paying for but can’t access
If you have a rainy-day fund start eating into it now
Industry urged to pause health premium payments during response to coronavirus
Loyalty to health insurers or packages is misplaced. Shop around every few years
The health insurance market is packed with hundreds of plans from three key players
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Rise in subscriptions due to ‘ongoing market stability’
Survey finds people are loyal to the provider with clear understanding of current policy
Chief executive Tony McNamara leaves hospital after 27 years
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Author says long waiting lists mean people treated at later stage in illness, at higher cost
Insurer says removing private care from public hospitals will close cheaper plans
Consumers reluctant to switch insurer despite potential savings, watchdog finds
Health Insurance Authority also shows reduction in numbers of people switcing
Health Insurance Authority says market still below peak reached in 2008
Major research from sector’s regulator finds trends are changing with the economy
Company also plans to add benefits to some plans for those renewing from March 1st
Call for insurers to be stopped from paying for work carried out in breach of contract
Health policy numbers perk up significantly as sector reaches for its 2008 heyday
Number of people with insurance is now approaching pre-recession peak of 2.3m in 2008
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