Health insurance costs drop during pandemic 

New figures published by the Health Insurance Authority show the average premium was €58 cheaper last year compared to the 2019 average of €1,200.

The average cost of health insurance dropped by almost 5% last year to €1,142 but the decrease was linked to exceptional refunds provided by insurers to compensate customers for some restrictions on access to treatment in private hospitals as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

New figures published by the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) show the average premium was €58 cheaper last year compared to the 2019 average of €1,200.