davel,
I think the reason for the jump in price relates to the children's plan.
Bloom Plus plan was free for children under 3 years last year but this offer is no longer available.
In order to achieve savings, VHI are most competitive on price for children at the moment.
VHI allow children to be insured on their own, an adult is just named on the policy but just the children are insured.
Public hospital cover, semi private room, is sufficient for children aged 2 + 3. The following VHI plan is good value, details as follows;
1. One Plan Starter; price per child 107; public hospital cover, semi-private room.
Comparison with Bloom Plus on the following link;
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Wife option
Bloom Plus plan is a very good plan, covering public and private hospitals at a reasonable price, which would be worth staying on
for the year ahead.
Regards, Snowyb