Time for a health check on your private policy
Premiums could rise anywhere from 6% to 25% even as benefits of some plans are reduced, industry expert warns
Premiums could rise anywhere from 6% to 25% even as benefits of some plans are reduced, industry expert warns
Change will be implemented from October 1st, State-owned insurer says
Changes will apply to new customers from July 1st and existing customers renewing policies from same date
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
People are reconsidering the merits of private cover amid sharply rising insurance costs
Operation to buy health advisory consultant Total Health Cover and financial broker Ifat
Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switch
Hopes for the new year include financial literacy in schools and return of rent credit
Some families are facing an annual increase of close to €300
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
Insurer saw lower than expected claims in 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic
State takeover of private hospitals forces insurance firms to partially refund premiums
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Health insurer yet to say how much premiums will be impacted by coronavirus crisis
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Insurance consultant says news highlights need to shop around prior to policy renewal
The number of private A&Es has been growing in recent times
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If you’ve had the same health cover for years, you’re losing money. Time to switch policy
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Minister warns insurers over passing increase on to subscribers
Public hospitals can charge those with private medical cover a higher rate for services
Locking into two- or three-year deals with insurers has its advantages – and its downsides
Hospitals charging patients the cost of a private bed when they are in a public ward is starting to affect health insurance premiums
With Lifetime Community Rating, over-34s have to pay more if taking out new policies
Those over 35 with no insurance on April 30th will face higher prices
Laya Healthcare launches €9 a week policy offering cover for public hospitals
The health insurance levy has increased sharply in recent years but that is about to change
An expert tells one reader how to make savings on health insurance; and AIB’s overzealous card security measures drive another reader mad
Pricewatch’s ‘five-grand challenge’ began last week. Over seven weeks, we’ll help you save €5,000 a year. This week: spend less on health insurance. And there’s also a chance to win €5,000 (see Monday’s paper)
First-time insurance subscribers to face 2% per year penalty after May 2015
Health insurers have ways of ensuring a robust profit margin, often through confusing pricing plans. Learn to navigate these and you could save a lot of money
Average family could pay €328 more next year after stamp duty rise and tax relief cut
The Government is taking medical cards off people, but at the same time it is not incentivising them to get private health insurance
Health insurers call for review of tax relief cap introduced in Budget
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