Maternity cover

[Red Devil]

Hi All,
if I need VHI to go private in relation to maternity etc, is there a period when I can't claim or when it kicks in etc

Do I need it straight away or wait til I'm expecting ??

Any advice would be great

Rgds,
The Devil

 

[Angrygirl]

I recently took out a policy and you have to be with them 12 months before you can avail of their maternity benefits

HTH

 

[pinkstars]

Out of interest, do you need a policy to go private, or can you pay the cost, of €3000 I think it is?

 

[sandrat]

Out of interest, do you need a policy to go private, or can you pay the cost, of €3000 I think it is?

I'm pretty sure You need a policy because you pay the 3000 to the consultant and the VHI covers the price of the hospital stay. Think it is 12 months before giving birth because you don't claim until the year of birth. Remember you can claim expenses back on Med1 form at the end of the year.

Should this not be in insurance and not in welfare and state benefits?