The health insurer says the cost of delivering healthcare continues to rise, and private hospital claims costs rose by around 13 per cent last year.

The volume of healthcare delivered to members in private hospitals, day hospitals and non-hospital settings has increased by nine per cent in the last 12 months.

The cost of private health insurance climbed by an average of 11% in 2024

They have said this is down to the sustained increase in both the volume and costs of healthcare claims.

VHI has confirmed it will axe four of its popular policies from May 1st

Around one in 10 of all VHI customers will be affected by the move, according to estimates

The move by the State’s largest health insurance provider is set to leave some families worse off by around €300 a year