Health Insurance Authority

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

Food scares, Brexit fears, rising costs, and how to cut a pineapple

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

Ask the Experts: I’ve lived all my life in America, but I’m an Irish citizen

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

Average premium rose marginally last year by 0.3 per cent to €1,177 per person