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What we do
The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) is the independent regulator of private health insurance in Ireland. We provide impartial information to help you understand health insurance, compare plans, and know your rights.
Before you contact us
We can help with comparing plans, understanding benefits and waiting periods, switching insurers, consumer rights and regulations.
We can’t help with claims, refunds, policy administration, changing your cover, or provider billing, you’ll need to contact your insurer for those.
Get in touch with the HIA
The easiest and most efficient way to contact us is by email.
- General queries:
Email: info@hia.ie - Press and media queries:
Email: press@hia.ie - Accessibility:
Need an alternative format? Email us we’ll help. 
Self service tools
- Compare plans: Use our Health Insurance Comparison Tool to review cover and features.
 - Read answers to common questions in our Frequently Asked Questions page about excesses, waiting periods, and switching.
 
Still need help?
Most queries can be answered through our FAQs or by contacting your insurer directly. If you still need assistance, call us at (01) 406 0080 or email info@hia.ie
For claims, policy documents, excesses, or adding/removing members, please contact your insurer directly.
Health insurers (claims, benefits, policy changes, bills)
- Irish Life Health
Phone: (01) 562 5100
Web: www.irishlifehealth.ie
Email: heretohelp@irishlifehealth.ie - Laya Healthcare
Phone: (021) 202 2000
Web: www.layahealthcare.ie
Online: Contact form - Vhi Healthcare
Phone: (056) 444 4444
Web: www.vhi.ie
Email: info@vhi.ie - Level Health
Phone: (01) 261 2000
Web: www.levelhealth.ie - HSF Health Plan (cash plans)
Phone: 0818 473 473
Web: www.hsf.ie
Email: customer@hsf.ie 
Consumer protection & complaints
- Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for consumer rights and guidance, including customer service issues with insurers.
Phone: (01) 402 5555
Web: www.ccpc.ie
Email: ask@ccpc.ie - Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) for unresolved complaints about financial service providers, including insurers. 
Phone: (01) 567 7000
Web: www.fspo.ie
Email: info@fspo.ie - Citizens Information Board
Phone: 0818 07 4000
Web: www.citizensinformationboard.ie
Email: info@ciboard.ie | eolas@ciboard.ie