Irish Life Health will increase the cost of its plans for those renewing or taking out a new plan, the Irish Independent reports.
The changes will be applied from the start of January but as large numbers renew on December 31 they may escape the higher premium costs. The price hikes will see health cover rise by between €80 a year and €170 for a family of two adults and two children.
The popular Benefit plan from Irish Life Health is set to increase in cost by €67 per adult, which will mean an additional cost of €155 for a family of two adults and two children. Other plans that will face a premium cost update are the Benefit 2 plan and the Benefit Access 300.