Benefit Information

As these benefits are being added mid policy year, they will not appear on your Tables of Cover. Here is some benefit information and details on how to claim for these benefits.

Psychotherapy and counselling benefit

This benefit allows a member to claim back some of the cost of attending a psychotherapist* or a counsellor*, or to claim back some of the costs of consultations with a practitioner at the Dean Clinic. Psychotherapist or Counsellor: An accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) or the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).

Egg freezing

Under this benefit we will contribute towards the cost of egg freezing (where this procedure is not part of an IVF or ICSI cycle) for female members up to the amount set out in the email you received in relation to this. To be eligible to claim, the female member must be on an in force policy with Irish Life Health at the time of the procedure. This benefit is limited to one claim per lifetime.

Sperm freezing

Under this benefit we will contribute towards the cost of sperm freezing (where this procedure is not part of an IVF or ICSI cycle) for male members up to the amount set out in the email you received in relation to this. To be eligible to claim, the male member must be on an in force policy with Irish Life Health at the time of the procedure. This benefit is limited to one claim per lifetime.

How to claim

You must settle the bill directly with the provider of the services. Please send all original receipts in an envelope with your name, address and membership number to Irish Life Health, Claims Department, PO Box 13028, Dublin 1 
Please ensure that all original receipts state:

• The amount paid;
• The full name of the member receiving treatment/service and their date or birth;
• The type of treatment received;
• The date the treatment was received;
• The signature and contact details for the treating consultant and the hospital or treatment centre where you were treated (if applicable).

You will need to have served any applicable Waiting Periods before you can claim for these benefits.

You must submit your receipts within six months of the end of your policy year.