Stamp duty on health insurance going up by almost 10%

Price of adult advanced plans will rise by €48

“Without the Risk Equalisation Fund, older or less healthy consumers could face significantly higher premiums, or insurers might avoid covering them altogether," said Brian Lee, CEO of the HIA.

The price of health insurance is increasing by as much as €48, the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) said on Tuesday.

From April 1, 2026, stamp duty is increasing on advanced and non-advanced plans. Adult advanced plan stamp duty - which have higher level of hospital cover, include a semi-private room in a private hospital, and sometimes have out-patient benefits - will go up by €48 to €517. Child advanced plan stamp duty is going up by €16 to €172.