Ireland’s 2.2 million health insurance subscribers can now get faster access to medical treatments and more medical facilities while making significant savings following the launch today of a new suite of health insurance plans by Hibernian Aviva Health.
Ireland's 2.2 million health insurance subscribers can now get faster access to medical treatments and more medical facilities while making significant savings following the launch today of a new suite of health insurance plans by Hibernian Aviva Health. Offering savings of more than 21% (up to €190) for individuals and between 15% and 18% (up to €455) for families, the new Hibernian Aviva Health plans provide a real choice without compromising on benefits, access or value for Ireland's health insurance consumers.
The plans, launched by the health insurance division of Ireland's largest insurance company Hibernian Aviva, focus cover on core healthcare requirements such as quick access to day case procedures like colonoscopy and cover for cardiac and cancer care. The plans have been built to ensure simplicity and transparency in terms of cover. They guarantee policy holder's better benefits compared to any other insurer, access to more hospitals, scan and treatment centres and all at better value compared to that on offer from other health insurers.
All Hibernian Aviva Health plans include:
- Access to 143 treatment centres and hospitals
- Access to the widest range of approved treatment centres for out-patient PET CT, MRI and CT scans. (46 Hibernian Aviva Health, 24 VHI, 20 Quinn)
- Access to high-tech hospitals (for cardiac care)
- Cover for cervical cancer vaccination
Hibernian Aviva Health, which already insures more than 200,000 members across Ireland, predicts that switching in health insurance will become the norm this year as consumers realise that moving health insurer is easier than switching their electricity or phone supplier. With just one simple phone call you can be covered immediately.
In the past year Hibernian Aviva Health has added over 80,000 new members and is the fastest growing health insurer in Europe. The company continues to challenge the status quo in the health insurance market, leading the way in innovation and anticipation of consumer needs. With approximately two thirds of all private health insurance customers currently holding a Vhi Plan B or comparative product, switching to Hibernian Aviva Health's "Level 2 - Hospital" will provide better benefits with significant financial savings of €455 for a typical family* or €190 per person.
Speaking about the plans today, Jim Dowdall, managing director, Hibernian Aviva Health, said: "When it comes to health, people don't want to and don't have to compromise. In fact, consumers can immediately save between 15% to 21% with Hibernian Aviva Health without compromising on their health insurance while also getting better benefits and access to more facilities. Moving insurer is as easy as changing your electricity or phone supplier and customers can immediately get access to better healthcare for less.
"This new suite of plans highlights Hibernian Aviva's commitment to leading the health insurance market both in terms of what we offer to consumers and innovation in healthcare. These plans deliver simple and transparent health insurance that is the best in the market. They are straightforward and easy to understand plans built around core customers needs."
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For further information please contact:
Alan Tyrrell, Hibernian Aviva, 01 898 5452 / 086 850 8673
Amy Pilgrim, 01 6188 461 / 087 261 3300 amy.pilgrim@fleishmaneurope.com
Notes to editors:
The new Hibernian Aviva Health policies deliver:
- Better benefits: including cancer care and cardiac procedures in a high-tech hospital including cover for innovative healthcare products such as the cervical cancer vaccination. Hibernian Aviva Health also offers the best maternity benefits when compared to competitors.
- More access: 143 hospitals and treatment centres so policyholders can receive treatment nearer to home and family. Hibernian Aviva Health covers MRI scans in centres in Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Kildare, Mayo, Offaly, Tipperary, Galway and Waterford where some other health insurers don't.
- Better value: Hibernian Aviva Health offer savings of up to €455 for a family* when compared with the Vhi's Plan B Option. In addition, the Everyday plan only has a €1 excess fee for outpatient benefits such as GP visits meaning you can benefit financially from the policy straight away.
- Faster access: even the most basic Hibernian Aviva Health plan offers access to those essential day case procedures that can otherwise leave you waiting in the public health system for treatment.
* €455 saving is based on the price differential between Hibernian Aviva Health Level 2 Hospital and Vhi Plan B Option for a family of two adults, two children and one student.