Vhi hikes health insurance plan prices for third time in a year

State-owned insurer confirms a third premium rise in 12 months from March, blaming rising claims costs and growing demand for care

The hike will see Vhi's AdvancedCare Day to Day plan for two adults and two children rise by more than €35 to €6,946.57. Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Health insurer Vhi has announced another price hike to its health insurance plans, marking its third increase in a year.

The insurer, which has around 1.2 million customers, will introduce an average increase of 3% across its plans from March 1, 2026, the company announced on Wednesday.