Company complaint
VHI complaint in Ireland
How to prepare a VHI complaint about health insurance claims, cover, renewals, premiums, direct debits, or FSPO escalation.
Check your dispute first
Answer a few questions to see your options before writing your complaint.
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VHI has a complaint process you can use when something goes wrong. This independent guide explains what to include in your message and what to check if the problem remains unresolved.
Start with what happened, what you paid and what you would like the business to do. Keep the receipts, messages or other records that support your complaint.
What to do next
- 1Complain to VHI first and keep the policy number, claim number, and complaint reference.
- 2Collect policy documents, claim records, medical billing correspondence, renewal notices, and payment records.
- 3Check FSPO guidance for unresolved health-insurance complaints.
Common VHI complaint topics
When contacting VHI you may need help with health insurance cover, claim issue, renewal or premium, direct debit, final response. Include only the details that apply to your own complaint.
What to write first
Name the account, order, booking or transaction, give the key dates and include relevant proof. Explain what you would like the business to do and ask for a reply by a reasonable date.
If the business refuses, does not reply or leaves the problem unresolved, check the options for your type of complaint. These may include an ombudsman, regulator, payment dispute, cross-border assistance or small claims where the criteria are met.
Before you write
- Policy number
- Claim number
- Complaint reference
- Policy documents
- Payment records
Questions people ask
Is TBD affiliated with VHI?
No. TBD is independent and is not affiliated with VHI.
Can TBD write a VHI complaint?
Yes. TBD can help prepare a clear complaint under your own name. It does not act for you, provide legal advice, or file official claims.
Can I use small claims for a VHI dispute?
Do not start with small claims. This type of complaint usually needs the provider, regulator, ombudsman, chargeback, or cross-border route checked first.