Hi TableEnd,
There are not many plans at that level which give access to private hospitals. Most of the cheapest plans are meant for
public hospital cover only.
However there are a couple of alternative options with access to private hospitals, at cheaper prices.
Details as follows;
Laya Healthcare;
1. Essential First; adult price 582pa;
public hospital(semi-private room),
private hospital(semi-private room) - shortfall 265 or 430 per night.
cardiac surgery in Mater Private or Beacon Hospital - fully covered, no shortfall.
www.hia.ie/ci/comparison/step3?55&285/
VHI Healthcare
2. One Plan 500; adult price 676pa
public hospital (semi-private room)
private hospital cover(semi-private room) surgery costs fully covered, excess payment of 500 charged on admission.(one payment,NOT per night)
Cardiac surgery in Beacon Hospital fully covered, 500 excess applies. (One payment, NOT per night)
www.hia.ie/ci/comparison/step3?55&254/
Note; only cardiac surgery in certain hi-tech hospitals is covered on these plans. Your present plan includes full access to hi-tech
hospitals with a shortfall of 510 per night.
Snowyb