Hibernian Health today strongly welcomes the supreme court ruling today in favour of BUPA's challenge to the constitutionality of the risk equalisation levy triggered by the government.
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Hibernian Health today strongly welcomes the supreme court ruling today in favour of BUPA's challenge to the constitutionality of the risk equalisation levy triggered by the government.
Speaking today, Dick O'Driscoll, managing director, Hibernian Health, said: "Today's ruling is great news for the health insurance market and consumers. Our message to all health insurance consumers remains the same - Hibernian Health is committed to driving innovation and value in the market for all consumers, providing the most comprehensive and innovative health insurance."
Hibernian Health's message to consumers is to shop around for value and to make sure they are comparing like with like. With significant and unfounded confusion in the market about loss of benefits from switching, Hibernian will offer crystal clarity - switching cover to a comparable plan does not lead to a loss of benefits and can be done with just a phone call.
Hibernian Health is committed to supporting the practice of community rating and will continue to develop products and benefits to suit people of all ages. With the striking down today by the supreme court of the risk equalisation scheme there is a clear need to now review the other single largest hindrance to competition in the market which is the dominance and regulation of the Vhi.
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Hibernian Group Media Relations Manager,
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Notes to editors:
- Hibernian is one of Ireland's largest and most successful financial organisations with activities spanning general insurance, risk management, pensions, health insurance, life assurance, and personal financial services.
- The group occupies the number one position in the general insurance market and a top three position in life & pensions and health insurance.