VHI will now impose an upgrade waiting period of up to 2 years for new conditions. Previously, upgrade waiting periods only applied to pre-existing conditions.
Quinn Healthcare will increase the adult premium of 19 plans by 7% -25% on 1 January 2012. Their most popular plan Essential Plus Excess adult premium will increase from €976 to €1,165. Corporate plans prices are not increasing.
Aviva Health will increase the premium of Business Plan Hospital + on 1 January. Adult premiums will increase from €757.70 to €765.10 per adult. Child prices will increase from €271.10 to €273.90 per child. Student prices will increase from €364.70 to €368.40 per student.
A New Year and Aviva follow in VHI’s footsteps and announce a co-payment (excess) on 9 orthopaedic procedures in private & high tech hospitals on 13 of their plans from today. Full cover is still available in public hospitals.
December was a busy month for VHI with 8 announcements from the Middle Abbey Street Insurer. Following on from increasing the prices of 42 plans in November;