Why auto-renewing your Irish health insurance could cost you €6,000

A range of premium rises are coming into force this month which policy holders need to review, writes John Hearne

Consumers are being advised to look beyond headline premium costs when reviewing their policies. File picture

Irish consumers are being warned to review their health insurance policies immediately, as a combination of premium increases and significant benefit reductions came into effect across the market from April 1.

While policyholders are already familiar with regular price increases, further rate hikes are imminent, with providers including Irish Life Health, Laya Healthcare and Level Health implementing additional increases. This is according to health insurance expert and founder of Health Insurance Ireland, Dermot Goode.