Sponsored by Cornmarket’s Health Insurance Comparison Service
If there is one bill that gives every mum a knot in her stomach, it’s the annual Health Insurance renewal. It’s confusing to get our head around and it’s one of families’ biggest annual bills. We all want the best care for our children, yet with news that insurers are increasing their prices, many of us quietly wonder:
Am I paying too much and what would I lose if I switched?
The reassuring truth is this. Many families can save money while keeping all the benefits that truly matter for their kids. In fact, most mums have no idea they are overpaying for cover they never use.
That is exactly why we tested Cornmarket’s Health Insurance Comparison Service. It turned out to be one of the cleverest mum decisions we made this year.
The Frustrating Reality Every Mum Recognises
There are hundreds of health insurance plans across the four major Irish providers. Between school lunches, lost jumpers, after-school activities and the endless laundry cycle, no mum has time to analyse every policy.
Cornmarket’s experts do the heavy lifting for you, which is exactly why their comparison service is becoming so popular with busy families.
How Cornmarket Makes It All Easy
Cornmarket review your current plan against all plans from all four insurers. These include Laya Healthcare, VHI Healthcare, Irish Life Health and Level Health. They examine what benefits your family uses or don’t use and what benefits will matter most over the next year.
They look at things like:
- How often your household visits the GP
- Whether specialist care or consultations might be needed
- Your preferred hospitals
- Your budget
- Any gaps in your current cover
Their team then explains your best options clearly and simply. No jargon and no pressure.
Because Cornmarket is the exclusive broker for Level Health, you also gain access to some of the newest plan options available nationwide.
The Saving That Made Us Look Twice
Here is the part that really impressed us.
Families who used Cornmarket’s comparison service saved an average of €700*.
And those who had not reviewed their plan for more than two years tended to save even more.
Imagine what your family could do with that extra money?
School supplies sorted, or put it towards those rising food and energy costs. Or even just a bit of welcome breathing room.
All of that without losing the cover you rely on!
What Stood Out Most for Us
A clear explanation of what is covered
No more panicking whether something is included while sitting in a waiting room. Cornmarket explains everything in simple, mum friendly language.
The right cover for your family
Private hospitals, consultant visits, diagnostic tests, A&E cover. The benefits that make life easier for parents stay in place.
No more paying for extras you never use
Many families are shocked at how much they are spending on benefits that are simply not relevant to their family right now.
Better access to care
Private cover often means shorter wait times for procedures and diagnostics. Nobody wants a child in discomfort while waiting on long public lists and on the right plan, it won’t cost a fortune either for that peace of mind.
Is There a Cost for the Service
Yes. The fee is small.
- €60 for an individual review
- €72 for a family review
When the average family saving is €700*, it works out as excellent value. Plus, you are getting advice from specialists who understand plans from every provider, not just one.
A Helpful Word of Caution
If anyone in your family has a pre-existing condition, it is essential to speak to someone who understands how switching affects waiting periods and entitlements. Cornmarket’s team checks all of this for you and will advise you to stay on your current plan if it is genuinely the safest option.
This alone is worth the consultation.
How to Get Started
Simply give them a call on (01) 420 0999 to speak to a trained health insurance expert.
They will:
- Review your current policy
- Compare plans from all major insurers
- Talk you through the options clearly
- Recommend the best-value choice
- Handle the switch for you if that is what you decide
And if your existing plan is already the best fit, they will tell you that too.
The Bottom Line for Mums
You should not have to choose between protecting your children’s health and protecting your family budget.
With Cornmarket, many mums find they can achieve both.
Better value. More clarity. Less stress.
The kind of win every family deserves.
Ready to check your savings
Visit cornmarket.ie or call (01) 420 0999 to arrange your Health Insurance Comparison Consultation.
This article is a paid partnership between MummyPages and Cornmarket’s Health Insurance Comparison Service. All views on family budgeting and healthcare access are genuine. Every family deserves cover that works for them without unnecessary cost.
**Based on 2,021 clients who reviewed their cover between May 2024 & May 2025. Source, Cornmarket June 2025.
Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
