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Health Insurance Authority State body that regulates the private health insurance market in Ireland

The Health Insurance Authority is an independent regulator of the Irish health insurance market. Their website www.healthinsurancecomparison.ie, is the only comprehensive unbiased tool available in Ireland which allows consumers to compare plan benefits and prices across the market. Tel: 0818 929 166
(01) 406 0080

Fax: (01) 406 0081

Opening times: 9.15-12.45 2.00-5.30

13/10/2026

Not sure whether your plan uses an individual excess or a family excess? This quick video explains the difference and what to look out for before choosing.
For free, impartial information, visit hia.ie.

🏆 It’s been quite an awards season for HIA - we have another achievement to celebrate!Congratulations to Buymedia on win...
12/10/2026

🏆 It’s been quite an awards season for HIA - we have another achievement to celebrate!

Congratulations to Buymedia on winning Gold for Best Search Campaign at the Digital Media Awards on Friday night for their work on the HIA Health Insurance Comparison Tool. 🎉

It’s great to see the campaign recognised, and to see the insights gained from tracking on the Comparison Tool helping us better understand how people engage with our services.

Well done to everyone involved!

Looking to compare health insurance plans? Visit the HIA Comparison Tool: https://www.hia.ie/health-insurance-comparison

Last week, SĂ­le Hanley, Head of Regulation and Compliance, and Jessica Cunningham, Supervision Manager at the Health Ins...
12/10/2026

Last week, SĂ­le Hanley, Head of Regulation and Compliance, and Jessica Cunningham, Supervision Manager at the Health Insurance Authority (HIA), attended the CCPC's "Working Together for Effective Enforcement" breakfast briefing.

The event brought together organisations from across the public sector to discuss how we can work more closely together, share information more effectively and strengthen our collective approach to consumer protection.

For the HIA, collaboration like this is important. The more effectively regulators and public bodies work together, the better positioned we are to identify issues, support investigations and, ultimately, help protect consumers.

It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from colleagues across different sectors and build relationships that support a more coordinated approach to regulation and enforcement.

Thanks to the CCPC for hosting an engaging and insightful event and for bringing together so many public bodies committed to delivering better outcomes for consumers.

🏆 We’re delighted to share that HIA has been awarded Highly Commended in the Best Citizen/Customer Experience Award at t...
09/10/2026

🏆 We’re delighted to share that HIA has been awarded Highly Commended in the Best Citizen/Customer Experience Award at the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards 2026.

08/10/2026

Thinking about switching your health insurance? You can switch when your policy renews, and you have a 14‑day cooling‑off period at renewal if you change your mind. Understanding how switching works can help you review your cover with confidence. For free, impartial information, visit hia.ie or email [email protected].

Shopping around for health insurance doesn’t have to mean switching. For many people, it’s simply about understanding wh...
06/10/2026

Shopping around for health insurance doesn’t have to mean switching. For many people, it’s simply about understanding what they already have, and what other options are available, so they can feel confident their cover still suits their needs.

You can check and compare plans without pressure to change. And if you decide to stay put, that’s okay too.

A simple first step is using the HIA Comparison Tool, which provides free, impartial information to help you understand your options.

For free, impartial information, visit hia.ie or email [email protected].

Absolutely delighted to have won the Best Customer Experience in the Public Sector award at the Customer Experience Awar...
05/10/2026

Absolutely delighted to have won the Best Customer Experience in the Public Sector award at the Customer Experience Awards 2026.

01/10/2026

🤷‍♂️ Not sure where to begin when it comes to shopping around for health insurance?

Shopping around is a great way to save money on your plan, but with so many plans on the market we know it can be confusing.

Try our free comparison tool at hia.ie!

29/09/2026

Unsure whether you’re getting good value from your health insurance? You’re not alone! In Episode 3 of our Myth‑Busting Series, we’re explaining how price and value work and why paying more doesn’t always mean getting more.

For more information on comparing plans and getting the cover that’s right for you, visit hia.ie or email [email protected] for free, impartial information.

Delighted to be at the Ireland eGovernment Awards 2026 today!The Health Insurance Authority is a finalist in the Health ...
24/09/2026

Delighted to be at the Ireland eGovernment Awards 2026 today!

The Health Insurance Authority is a finalist in the Health and Digital Services, Payments & Transactions categories.

Best of luck to all the finalists! 👏

Address

Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street Lower
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35314060080

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