Our Philosophy
The Authority was established as an independent regulator for the private health insurance market in Ireland. In order to fulfil this role the Authority developed its work plan to include a vision, mission and values.
The Vision of the Authority
The vision of the Authority is "to benefit the common good by facilitating a competitive health insurance market whilst preserving community rating, open enrolment and lifetime cover".
The Mission of the Authority
The mission of the Authority is to achieve the vision by:
- monitoring and researching health insurance generally.
- making recommendations on the implementation or otherwise of risk equalisation and managing and administering any risk equalisation scheme.
- advising the Minister on health insurance generally.
- implementing other relevant regulations as prescribed.
- safeguarding the interests of current and future health insurance consumers.
The Values of the Authority
The Authority has adopted values to apply in its activities. The values of the Authority are to:
- maintain its independence.
- act always with impartiality and integrity.
- work in a professional and effective way.
- meet its unique challenges by being receptive to new ideas and suggestions from all sources and innovative in its approach.
- maintain transparency in all its work.
- value its people.
The Authority acknowledges the importance of its vision, mission and values in maintaining high standards and quality provision of service.
