I would be careful of taking VHI's word on this. According to comparison sheets that I have,the first plan plus does not give access to high tec hospitals such as blackrock, mater etc. Personally I would prefer to have access to the best hospitals available rather than the ability to claim back some GP costs. A good alternative, I think, is the hibernian health me plan level 2 with day-to-day A. It still offers access to high tec hospitals but also covers GP etc. costs, it is also cheaper than the VHI policy (and will be even cheaper again in November when H/Health have a sale). I'm a broker that sells Hibernian health, so for an independent view log on to www.hia.ie
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losing some hospital cover already explained in original post.
Also, why is the Blackrock/Mater more important than anywhere else ? some public hospital have as good/better operations performed, like CUH in cork, with cardiac procedures etc.
People should decide what cover they want, look at where they live and see what plan covers the hospitals near by. at the end of the day get the plan suited to you, rather than the price. people would spend the difference in a week or two on booze.
I was in a similar position not knowing if to transfer from Plan B to First Plan plus. In November last year I decided to make the switch. From then I have clamed over 330 euro in physio expenses from a back injury. I was able to claim mid year which I found brilliant from a budgeting prespective. I’m looking on the web and it seems The Hibernian Day to day plan would only have gave me 90 Euro for the same expenses
IMO I don’t see what would stop anyone move across to First Plan Plus
Both Plan B and Hibernian We Level 2 only offer up to 45% cover in the Hi-Tech hospitals.
I guess what I’m saying I’m very happy with my move and have no regrets, but that’s just my opinion
Jimbobp, I hope I’m not causing you to loose commission from a sale
Hi All,
I got a leaflet from VHI suggesting that I change my cover from Plan B to Fist Plan Plus.
From the documents received, I get loads of extra cover for day to day expenses with a minor reduction in hospital cover for around the same price.
I would probably be able to clam back around €100-150 per year on the FPP plan.
Am I missing something - is this too good to be true?
3CC
bupa became quinn then hibernian and who knows how stable they really are?
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