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All 3 health insurance providers raise premiums in 2023
Don’t let your policy automatically renew; there are hundreds of plans on the market, with new plans coming available every month. Contact us to match a plan for your budget and your needs. In 2023, all three health insurance providers (Laya, VHI and Irish Life...
Specialist Female Health Consultation now available for women at every stage of life
The Health Insurance Shop team was thrilled to join an exclusive event held by Irish Life Health on August 24, which featured a panel discussion on Female Health hosted by journalist Grainne Seoige. The panel discussed important topics related to female health,...
AXA to buy Laya Healthcare in Ireland
In a significant development in the Irish insurance sector, AXA Insurance has announced plans to acquire Laya Healthcare, the country's second-largest health insurer for €650 million. Laya Healthcare, with its extensive reach and strong market presence, boasts a...
How to save money on the rising cost of health insurance premiums
The recent announcements of increased health insurance premiums by all three major insurers in Ireland has intensified the financial pressure many policyholders are facing amidst the prevailing high cost of living. Irish Life Health attributes the premium hikes to a...
Practical wellness ideas for your workplace
Group health insurance schemes offer practical employee benefits that can be tailored to an organisation’s needs and budget.We all know the importance of practile wellness ideas for your workplace, yet it can be tricky to identify practical initiatives that are a fit...
Your private healthcare questions answered
With the rate of inflation putting pressure on the cost of living, you might be reviewing your costs and wondering how to change them. We take a look private healthcare and can help find the right plan for you. With the rate of inflation putting pressure on the cost...
Cut the cost of health cover with your health insurance broker
Always review your health insurance plan with your health insurance broker, before you renew to avoid paying for benefits you don’t need.More than a million people are due to renew their health insurance in the first three months of the new year, yet many of them are...
How your private health insurance can save you money with on GP visits
Some private health insurance plans include free online and telephone GP consultations as standard, potentially saving you hundreds.Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the way we engage with our regular GPs and after 18 months of various pandemic restrictions, telephone...
What is an employee wellness hub?
Maximise the value of this central repository where employees can access your wellbeing program and wellness communications.What does employee wellness mean to your organisation? Have you considered wellness initiatives to support your employees’ mental, physical and...
How to avoid the Lifetime Community Rating
Taking out health insurance before you turn 35 will ensure you avoid this age-specific government loading call a lifetime community rating.If you are turning 35 soon, and you currently don’t have health insurance, you need to put it at the top of your priority list...
