VHI to hike prices for the second time this year

State-owned health insurer said its average price will rise by 3.5% from October 1

The state-owned insurer said its average price will rise by 3.5% across its healthcare plans from the October 1. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

VHI has announced it will raise prices for a second time this year, marking the latest blow for the health insurer's 1.2 million customers. 

The state-owned insurer said its average price will rise by 3.5% across its healthcare plans from October 1 in response to "sustained increases" in both the volume and costs of healthcare claims.