asked the Minister for Health the average premium paid per person covered by VHI in each of the past five years.
Written Answers. - VHI Premiums
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As the Deputy is aware VHI premiums vary from person to person, the determinants being, for example, level of cover held, number of free units and ordinary or group scheme membership. However, taking the total subscription income for each year over the past five years and the total membership (adults and children) the following are the average premiums paid per person:
|
Year Ending February 1983 |
Year Ending February 1984 |
Year Ending February 1985 |
Year Ending February 1986 |
Year Ending February 1987 |
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|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
Average premium paid per person (total subscription income ÷ total membership) |
56.48 |
72.87 |
85.66 |
96.59 |
108 |