Health Insurance Health insurance options for older people?

[Aodhán]

Hi, my parents are in their late 70s/early 80s. My Dad has just told me that, after being a VHI customer for 40 or 50 years (loyalty, how are you), his VHI insurance is now c. €4000 for both of them. He paid it, saying he has no choice and that no other company would take them. I find this very hard to believe, and I won't say what I think of the company called VHI. My parents are not rich, but they are afraid after a lifetime of blessed health (which VHI has profited from) that they will need health insurance more than ever now.

What options do they have in terms of insurance? Thank you.

 

[snowyb]

Hi Aodhan,

Firstly, your parents have 14 days after renewal date, to change their mind regarding the policy or company they are with at the moment.
They are entitled to change to a different company or to a different plan regardless of their age or health conditions etc, without penalty.

A couple of alternative plans worth considering as follows;
1. VHI Company Plan Extra Level 3; 1480per person
2. LAYA Company Care Plus; 1451per person

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When is their renewal date and what plan are they on at the moment?

Snowyb