Health Insurance Authority

Pricewatch: As we have said on many occasions, far too many people do not shop around when it comes to health cover. Now’s the time to confront this ‘consumer inertia’

Some 71% of the more than 2 million people with private health insurance have never moved provider

Move could save some families close to €100 a year if it is passed on by providers

Industry watchdog says there are 2.44 million people with insurance, 47.6% of total population

Many parents are paying in case their child has an accident unaware that they could have cover already through their school

There are certain things you can do to lessen the pain of choosing a plan

French insurer swoops for State’s second-largest health insurer in major Irish market deal

If you have been on the same policy for more than three years you are probably overpaying by about 25%

Money Matters: Families worry about their ability to afford the ongoing costs of having a child even after allowing for one-off items and the cost of childbirth itself

The company made the deal to help employees access health insurance and retirement benefits

People over 65 pay more than 30 per cent more for cover, a Health Insurance Authority report finds

Report by Health Insurance Authority finds insurers are largely compliant with legislation underpinning Risk Equalisation Scheme

Here’s an easy way the four health insurers could radically simplify what’s on offer

Pricewatch: Many Irish homes already feel the recent spike in costs

Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switch

Pricewatch: There’s quite a stretch until the next pay day, so here’s a few cost-cutting tips

Switching insurers could easily save you hundreds of euro this year and next

There are no private hospitals for children, but there are some reasons to insure

What are the consequences for premiums, claims and available benefits?

Consumers may be due money back for services they are still paying for but can’t access