Vhi will reduce adult premiums and increase student and child premiums on PMI 04 11 on 25 February 2013. Benefits on this plan will also change.
Adult premiums will reduce from €3,625 to €3,552.78 per adult. Child (1-3) premiums will increase from €850 to €1,013.90 per child (1-3). The fourth child goes free. Student premiums will increase from €1200 to €1,366.66 per student.
The hospital accommodation level of this plan will be reduced from private room cover in the Blackrock Clinic and the Mater Private to semi-private room cover.
The following benefits will increase: Maternity accommodation grant Removal of excess on surgical and medical appliances GP visit limit Pre + Post Natal Cover Physiotherapist visit limit Optical (removal of 24 month limit) Vhi Swiftcare – Full Cover
The following new benefits will be added: Home Nursing benefit Laser eye surgery benefit Patient Support Service Braille Machine grant Hearing Aid grant Infertility Benefit Cover for acupuncture, chiropractor, osteopath, physical therapist and reflexologist. Cover for Chiropodists/Podiatrists, Occupational therapists, Speech therapists, Orthoptists. Cover for Dieticians Prescription Costs Maternity Package in Mount Carmel Hearing Test Ear Piercing Student Assistance Programme
These changes apply to all new and renewing customers from 25 February 2013.
