The Government made an arrangement with private hospitals to provide extra beds to the HSE in preparation for an increase in coronavirus cases. It meant that about 2,000 beds in private hospitals became available to the HSE. The deal is going to cost the HSE around €115 million a month and is initially for 3 […]
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There are just three private health insurance providers in Ireland – VHI , Irish Life Health and Laya Health . Comparing Health Insurance prices in Ireland can be a complicated task. The health insurance market in Ireland is estimated to be worth over €2 billion in premiums each year. At the end of 2019 it […]
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Health insurance is taken out by about 50% of the population in Ireland. probably another 10 to 20% have Medical Cards. In the UK only about 11% of the population have health insurance.If you don’t have medical insurance in Ireland – there are caps on how much you have to pay for hospital stays and […]
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As if the Budget didn’t bring enough bad news – yesterday Laya Health Insurance announced they be increasing prices on 25 plans on 1 January 2013 by between 4% and 13% . These prices will apply to all new and renewing customers.
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One of the “luxuries” that many people are deciding to do without is health insurance. Premiums have risen in recent years and many families can no longer afford it or don’t see health insurance as good value for money. Switching health insurers has also become more common as people try to reduce costs. Will you […]
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