Kilkenny based health insurer to increase their premium for second time this year

VHI is increasing the price of its health insurance premiums by an average of 3 per cent.

The price hike comes into effect on the 1st of October.

The country’s largest health insurer is the latest to announce a rise in the cost of plans, after moves by rivals Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health.

The company says it’s down to increased demand for health care and an increase in cost in delivering it.