We are quickly approaching the time of the year when the health insurers typically increase their rates. Quinn normally increase on 1st Jan, VHI on 1st Feb and it is uncertain when Aviva will increase their rates again following their last increase in May 2010. However, they will be increasing one of their key plans [...]

 August 2010 We are now approaching the period when all three health insurers typically review their rates and decide what price increases to apply before year end. A key factor in the rate of increase will be whether the Minister for Health decides to increase the health insurance levy, currently €185 per adult and €55 [...]

 What is the health insurance Irish Government Levy? The Government Levy was announced in November 2008 and it means that every adult who has private medical insurance will be charged €160 and every child will be charged €53 in addition to gross health insurance premiums. Where will this Government Levy go? The vast majority of [...]