Dáil
‹ Order of Business VHI health insurance benefits
Summary
Michael Healy-Rae criticises VHI for reducing benefits while increasing premiums and asks about the relevant health amendment Bill. The Taoiseach says it will be published later this year.
The State-owned insurer, VHI, has cut the benefits in seven of its health plans to qualify for lower health insurance levies. Instead of reducing the premiums on the same plans, it has raised them.
Comment on this
I am asking about this in relation to the health (amendment) (no. 3) Bill.
Comment on this
It is a very important issue. Benefits will be reduced and premiums will rise.
