onway,
The cheapest alternative plan, similar to Flex 175 Explore, including hi-tech cover is VHI PMI 44 16; price 1112pa. Excess 150 per private/hi-tech
admission or day case.
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A similar priced plan with extra cover is Laya Simplicity price 1191pa.
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Cheaper priced plans would have a higher excess to pay or would have no hi-tech hospital cover. Details as follows;
1. Control 300 Connect; price 1094pa; full hospital cover as before, excess 300 per private/hi-tech admission, day case excess 125 per visit.
2. Control 300 Create; price 1146pa; full hospital cover as before, excess 300 and day case excess 125. Good day to day cover included.
3. Essential Health 300; price 932pa;( price from 1/7/2017) all public and private hospitals covered, just Beacon hi-tech hospital covered,
excess 300 x 2 max per year, day case excess 125 per visit.
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The higher the excess on a plan, the lower the premium. So there are further options available if you don't mind increasing the excess amount.
Regards, Snowyb