VHI to increase premiums by 3% expecting a surge in claims

Second increase in less than a year could see an extra €87 per month for a small family

Vhi said they expect significant pent-up demand for health procedures when the pandemic abates.

Vhi has announced its second price increase within 12 months blaming the impact of Covid and an expected surge in demand for procedures when pandemic restrictions are lifted.

Ireland's largest health insurer said the price of policies across a range of plans will increase by an average of 3% from April 1.