爱尔兰保险公司在2026年4月将健康保险费提高11%,原因是医疗费用上涨和政府课税。 Irish insurers raise health premiums by up to 11% in April 2026 due to rising medical costs and a government levy.

爱尔兰人生命健康和水平健康正在爱尔兰提高医疗保险保险费,爱尔兰人生命健康的价格从2026年4月1日起平均上涨5.9%,从4月3日起,水平健康提高高级计划费用48欧元。 Irish Life Health and Level Health are raising health insurance premiums in Ireland, with Irish Life Health increasing prices by an average of 5.9% starting April 1, 2026, and Level Health raising advanced plan costs by €48 from April 3. 由于医疗通货膨胀上升、治疗费用上升(如癌症治疗费用目前高达每期高达9 000欧元)以及政府规定的风险平准税,预计每年为家庭增加180至330欧元。 The hikes, driven by rising medical inflation, higher treatment costs—such as cancer therapies now costing up to €9,000 per session—and a government-mandated risk equalisation levy, are expected to add €180 to €330 annually for families. 有些计划可能会增加11%。 Some plans may see increases up to 11%. 健康保险管理局敦促消费者审查更新文件并考虑转换计划,因为无论年龄或健康状况如何,终生社区评级下的保险费保持不变。 The Health Insurance Authority urged consumers to review renewal documents and consider switching plans, as premiums remain the same under Lifetime Community Rating regardless of age or health. 专家警告说,继2026年1月上涨5%之后,不断增长,给已经面临高昂生活费用的家庭增加了财政压力。 Experts warn the repeated increases, following a 5% rise in January 2026, add financial strain on households already facing high living costs.