Fresh Laya Health insurance hike to cost families up to €450

Families insured by Laya Healthcare can expect to pay anywhere between €150 and €450 extra per annum from April 1, following a decision by the private health insurer to hike charges for a second time this year, writes Catherine Shanahan.

A spokesperson for Laya confirmed that an average price hike of 5.9% will apply across 124 of its 129 plans from that date.