"Consumers are facing hundreds of euro in higher health insurance costs as the three main insurers increase the cost of their plans from this week. The latest hikes for people insured with VHI, Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health come on top of rises earlier this year, and mean consumers are facing cumulative rises of up to 27pc when they renew."
"The latest hikes for people insured with VHI, Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health come on top of rises earlier this year, and mean consumers are facing cumulative rises of up to 27pc when they renew."
Consumers face large increases in private health insurance costs as the three main insurers raise plan prices effective this week. Many policyholders will pay hundreds of euro more for cover following the new increases. The recent hikes are additional to earlier rises implemented this year, producing cumulative premium growth for some customers. Policyholders insured with VHI, Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health may see total increases of up to 27pc when their policies are renewed. The increases intensify cost pressure on households relying on private health insurance.
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