YESTERDAY, THE GOVERNMENT announced new rules around how much people will pay for health insurance.

Under the Lifetime Community Rating, those who wait to take out a policy until they’re 35 will pay a 2% loading per year when they do take out a policy.

The Health Insurance Authority says that the system is needed to attract young people to the market, but the move has also been criticised as lacking value for money.

Some also fear that it may deter people from taking out a policy as they age.

We’re asking: Is it fair to charge people who wait to take out health insurance more?

Poll Results:

No (2266)

Yes (1495)

It will only deter people (1477)

I don't know (176)

Yes
No
It will only deter people
I don't know

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Poll: Is it fair to charge people who wait to take out health insurance more?

Poll Results:

Read: Over-35s to face penalty on first-time health insurance policies

Making a difference

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