VHI price increase to be the sixth since recession took hold

Health insurer VHI is set to impose its sixth recession-era price hike within weeks — meaning some premium costs have doubled since the economic crash began.

Despite insisting it is “aware of the financial pressures facing our customers,” the largest insurer in the country confirmed the price hike will be imposed from Nov 22.

The increase will result in annual rises of close to €100 for some plans, although a VHI spokesperson said the cost for its two most popular family policies will be between €55 and €83.