Insurance Company and Tax Re-imbursement

If you have health insurance, your policy may entitle you to the following discounts. We would advise you to check with your insurance company for full details. Please note that it may be possible to claim the balance back by using a Med1 form. You can claim back a percentage against your personal taxes.

1. Vhi

Contact number: 1850 444444 - http://www.vhi.ie/

2. Hibernian/Aviva Health

Contact Number: 1850 716666 http://www.hibernianavivahealth.ie/

3. Quinn Healthcare

For Quinn Healthcare allowances, please contact Quinn Healthcare on 1890 700890 for more information. http://www.quinn-healthcare.com

Please note: In addition to claiming from your health insurance company, it is possible to claim additional relief against your personal taxes on the portion of the cost that is not covered by the benefit. We would recommend you contact your insurance company directly to confirm the above allowances.

Med 1 form – Claiming back against personal taxes

If you are paying taxes under the PAYE system, it is possible to claim the cost of certain medical expenses, including health screening, back against your personal taxes at the end of the year. As from Jan 1st 2009, the relief is granted at 20% on cumulative medical expenses over €125. Other costs that are covered under this benefit include GP consultations, prescribed drugs and medications so it is easy enough to reach this threshold of €125. The Med 1 form can be completed and submitted on-line at http://www.revenue.ie/en/online/paye-anytime.html, downloaded from www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/forms/med1.pdf or alternatively we can provide you with one on the day of your medical. If you are claiming some of the cost back from your medical insurance company, it is possible to claim relief on the balance that is not covered by the benefit. Further information is available from the Revenue Commissioners on 1890 333425.