爱尔兰健康保险管理局提议减少健康保险计划,以便在保险费上涨的情况下加强竞争和透明度。 Ireland's Health Insurance Authority proposes reducing health insurance plans to enhance competition and transparency amid rising premiums.

爱尔兰健康保险局(HIA)正在提倡减少现有的349个健康保险计划,理由是消费者混淆不清。 The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) of Ireland is advocating for a reduction in the 349 health insurance plans available, citing consumer confusion. 由于71%的保险人从未换过保险公司,保险费平均上7%,因此HIA的目标是简化市场,以提高竞争和透明度. With 71% of policyholders never switching providers and premiums rising an average of 7%, the HIA aims to simplify the market to enhance competition and transparency. 如果自愿措施失败,可以提出立法。 If voluntary measures fail, legislation may be proposed. 预计2025年将推出更新的比较工具,以协助消费者选择合适的计划。 An updated comparison tool is expected to launch in 2025 to assist consumers in selecting suitable plans.