Important information for our members: Flu Vaccine – Winter 2024

If you fall into an at-risk group

You can get the flu vaccine under the HSE Flu Vaccine Programme for free if you:

• are 65 years of age and over
• are pregnant
• are a child aged 2 to 17 years
• are an adult or child aged 6 months or older with a long-term health condition
• were born with Down syndrome
• live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility

We suggest you read more detailed information here to see if you are eligible for a free vaccine: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/flu-vaccination/about-the-vaccine/ 

If you do not fall into an at-risk group

Irish Life Health members can claim for a flu vaccine administered by their GP under the GP visits benefit, where this benefit is available on their plan.

There are also a number of Irish Life Health plans that offer a specific flu vaccination benefit. Members who have this benefit on their plan can attend a GP, nurse or pharmacist and then claim back the amount covered on their plan through our online claims portal.

Please refer to your Table of Cover for full details of the benefits and level of cover available to you under your plan. It’s also important to note that an outpatient/day to day excess may apply to your claim.

You can make your claim by submitting your receipt through your member portal on the Irish Life Health member app or website.

The cover available on your plan is subject to the benefits listed on your Table of Cover and other terms and conditions outlined in your Membership Handbook.