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Government Levy On Health Insurance Premiums Set To Increase By Around 10%

The Health Insurance Authority approved the move.

A government levy on health insurance premiums is set to increase by around 10 per cent.

The Health Insurance Authority approved the move, saying the levy helps maintain a fair and inclusive health insurance system for everyone.

From April 1st it will go up by 48 euro on advanced plans for adults and 16 euro for child advanced plans.

Business Journalist Joe Lynam, says a significant number of people have private health insurance cover:

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