Families face €280 hike on Quinn health policies

LESS than a week before they find out the full rigours of the budget, 500,000 customers of Quinn health insurance must prepare for increases of up to €280 in the cost of their family policy.

The insurance company has become the latest to raise the cost of health cover, with a 12% increase to come into effect from January 1.

Each policyholder will be subject to the hike on the renewal date of their policy. Only last April, the insurer upped its prices by 6%.