Health Insurance Authority

We know that choosing a health insurance plan can be confusing, but shopping around and switching can be a great way to save money. If you're renewing this month, here are our top three tips to consider when you're looking at health insurance plans!

If you have questions about anything related to health insurance, or if you're looking for a plan for you or a family member, we're here to help. Visit hia.ie or contact us from Monday to Friday to get impartial, independent information about health insurance.

We have a community-rated health insurance market, which means that you won’t pay more for health insurance because of your medical or claims history. You might have some waiting periods if you switch, especially if you increase your cover, but you could save a lot of money!

Thinking about changing health insurance plans? Don't let waiting periods put you off - you might not have any waiting periods, or they might not be as long as you think. Find out everything you need to know about waiting periods on our website: hia.ie/information/wa…

According to our latest report, health insurance now costs almost €2,000 on average. You could save money just by shopping around - we have a free independent tool to help you. Visit hia.ie to use our comparison tool and to learn more about switching.

📈 46.6% of the population now has health insurance according to our latest market update, with the average cost of a plan now almost €2,000. Read more at hia.ie/publications, or use our free comparison tool to compare plans across all four insurers.

⏰Tomorrow from 6am on @NewstalkFM @ShaneBeattyNews takes the nation's first look at the papers & @JoeBLynam has the latest Breakfast Business, including @HIAuthority finds that growth of health insurance market slowing as cost of insurance reaches almost €2k #NTBK

If your health insurance plan is up for renewal in June or July, now is the time to shop around and compare plans! You might be able to find a plan with similar or better benefits for less! Use our free, impartial comparison tool: hia.ie/health-insuran…

Did you know that you have 14 days at the end of your health insurance contract to cancel or switch free of charge? This is a great opportunity to shop around and see what other plans might suit you! Read more on our website: hia.ie/information/ca…

Did you know that 2.52 million people in Ireland have health insurance? We published our 2024 Market Report this month, which has the latest insights into health insurance in Ireland. Visit our website to learn more about health insurance statistics in Ireland!

Heading away soon? ☀️ ✈️ Did you know that your health insurance plan might include cover for admission into hospitals abroad and medical evacuations? If you’re travelling this summer, check your table of benefits before you head off to see what you’re covered for!

Our Head of Regulation and Compliance presented the latest health insurance market data yesterday at the Society of Actuaries In Ireland's 2025 Healthcare Forum. HIA Board members also attended the event, which explored trends and policy developments in healthcare.

Renewing your health insurance soon? Don’t let your plan auto-renew without shopping around - you might be able to find a better plan for your needs! Use our free comparison tool at hia.ie for impartial information. #health #insurance #savemoney #budgeting

Did you know that you can take a break of up to 13 weeks between health insurance plans without restarting waiting periods or affecting your lifetime community rating? This is an important protection for consumers, and could be really helpful if you need a break between plans!

👶 Wondering why you can’t find a health insurance plan without maternity cover? It’s because maternity cover is a minimum benefit! All plans have certain minimum benefits to make the market fairer for everyone. #health #insurance #maternity

People often ask us how to save money on health insurance - you can find better value if you look at your current plan and see what you're using and what you could reduce or do without. Our free tool makes it easier for you to shop around - visit hia.ie!

🤷‍♂️ Not sure where to begin when it comes to shopping around for health insurance? Shopping around is a great way to save money on your plan, but with so many plans on the market we know it can be confusing. Try our free comparison tool at hia.ie!

✈️ Heading away this summer? If you have private health insurance, you may have cover overseas. Check your policy documentation before you travel! #health #insurance #travel

To learn more about LCR, visit hia.ie!

2025 marks 10 years since the introduction of lifetime community rating (LCR). LCR helps us to support a community-rated market in Ireland, where everyone pays the same amount for a particular plan, and the price doesn’t go up as you age or based on the number of claims you make.