Get the most from your Insurance
The cost of your treatment can be greatly reduced if you have your own health insurance. We recommend that you check your policy details to see exactly how much of a reimbursement you are entitled to, as the amount can very between each company and phone your health insurance company and find out what cover they provide for Podiatry.
VHI Healthcare
- First Plan Select €20 discount for each appointment for up to 4 visits.
- One Plan starter Day 2 Day €20 discount for each appointment for up to 3 visits.
- Family Plan Level 1, Healthsteps Silver, Forward Plan Level 1 and First Plan Level 1 €25 discount per visit for up to 7 visits.
- Family Plan level 2, Healthsteps Gold, Forward Plan Level 2 and First Plan Level 2 €35 discount per visit for up to 7 visits.
Please note that excesses may apply to some schemes and vary from €1 to €25 per annum.
Laya Healthcare
- Essential Care €20 discount for each appointment for up to 4 visits.
- Health Manager First, Health Manager Starter, Family Care, Credit Union Family, Complete Care €25 discount per visit.
- Health Manager Silver, Health Manager Gold €25 – €35 discount per visit.
Please note that excesses may apply to some scheme.
Aviva
- All AVIVA members have access to Aviva – with a dedicated phone line to start claims
- Level 1 Everyday: Up to €30 per visit.
- Level 2 Complete Health: Cover included for Podiatry included in plan, but amount not specified. €20 discount for each appointment for up to 3 visits.
Please note that excesses may apply to some schemes.
At the end of your policy year, call Aviva on 1890 717 717 to register your claim.
St. Paul’s Garda Medical Aid Society
- The Society will pay 65% of the cost of Podiatry treatments to a maximum of €35 per treatment and subject to a maximum of 10 visits in a calendar year.
Print off a claim form here for claim form.
For more information see www.medicalaid.ie/
Tax Relief
Podiatry charges qualify for tax relief.
- As an example, if you spend €50.00 on podiatry and you receive €40 from your health insurance company, then the remainder €10 is subject to tax relief. If you’re in the 42% bracket you can receive a further €4.20 in tax relief.
- For more information visit www.revenue.ie/forms/med1.pdf