Health insurance premiums are heading north again but there are still ways to save

With 327 plans on the market, many consumers still find it difficult to understand their health insurance plans and compare options

The increase in premiums will cost families anywhere from €150 to €600 extra.

Irish Life Health announced this week that its premiums would rise by an average of 4.8% from January 1. A small number of plans will see no increase, while others will go up by between 2.5% and 6%.