roncondon,
There are a couple of cheaper alternative options worth considering as follows;
1. Laya Assure Protect; adult price 419pa; child price 110pa; public hospital cover only(same as One Plan Starter).
Total family cost; 419 + 419 + 110 + 110 + 110 = 1168pa
Note; Laya apply a 3% charge if you pay by installments, 1168 + 33(+3%) = 1201.
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2. Aviva Select Starter; adult price 425pa; child price 100pa; 33 public hospitals covered, 24 public hospitals NOT covered. ( You would need to
check this list of hospitals to ensure it suits. All the Dublin children's hospitals are covered.
Total family cost; 425 + 425 + 100 + 100 + 100 = 1150
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NOTE; Both Laya and Aviva allow customers to change to another plan with the same company during the year, so if any special offers occur mid-year you can avail of them. For example, Laya had a childrens special offer earlier this year, whereby you paid for 1 child(230) and the rest of the kids were free.
As a third option, if you wanted to upgrade one or two adults, Laya Flex 500 Explore is available, price 661pa. This plan includes public, private and hi-tech hospital cover. Its something to keep in mind for maybe a later stage.
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All the above plans will increase in price from 1 July 2016 so you will avoid these price increases as you're renewal date is at end of June.
Regards, Snowyb