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Is it fair to increase the health insurance levy?

Health insurance costs are set to rise again as the HIA plans a 10% increase in the levy that fun...

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12.26 19 Nov 2025


Is it fair to increase the health insurance levy?


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12.26 19 Nov 2025


Health insurance costs are set to rise again as the HIA plans a 10% increase in the levy that funds subsidies for older and higher-risk customers.

With premiums already climbing, we ask: what will this mean for the 2.5 million people with cover, and is the system fair?

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with Health Insurance Ireland, as well as listeners.


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