Making Cents: Make savings on your health insurance by reviewing it today

Grainne McGuinness looks at the ups and downs of health insurance in Ireland, and the importance of shopping around.

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We are in peak time for health insurance renewals, with more than one million consumers due to renew their cover in the coming months.

With this in mind, the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) is encouraging consumers to review their health insurance policy before they renew, warning that people could miss out on significant savings if they fail to do so.