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Vhi Raises Rates Ahead of October | Cork News
Health insurance costs are rising sharply starting October 1st, with Vhi hiking rates an average of 2.75%—driven by soaring healthcare expenses like private hospital claims up 9% and GP visits jumping 14%. Some plans face steeper hikes: a family’s AdvancedCare Day to Day plan could jump $23/month, while others see smaller increases. Though Vhi says the extra revenue reinvests in better care, expert Dermot Goode warns that averages mask reality—some families could pay $100–$260 more annually, especially on premium plans. Don’t just accept the bump: compare options, negotiate, and hunt for…
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