Medical Cover

Liffey College Services also supports learners’ health and well-being. Learners are required to have health insurance. It may be purchased prior to or upon arrival in Ireland.

Private medical insurance is a requirement for international learners to be granted a study visa. Medical coverage is included in the full-time course fees.

The College assists learners by making arrangements with health insurance providers to offer some of the best rates available. The members of our staff assist learners in making lower-risk choices during their time at the College and beyond.

For Learner Health/Medical coverage policy, Liffey College has partnered with:

Academy Plus Insurance Limited t/a Academy Plus, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Academy Plus Insurance Limited is a limited company incorporated in Ireland.

Address: 73 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0) 1520 0840 – Email: askme@academyplus.net.

Please Note:
  • Students will get an individual certificate and details via email, as per this policy. If you have not received your certificate with 4 weeks of your course start date then you MUST contact the college immediately.
  • Students are advised to retain their individual certificate which will be required for reimbursement when claiming the unspent fees if such a situation arises.
  • In the event that you need to make a medical expenses claim you should read the claims sections in the policy documentation provided to you via email. All medical claims must be notified, the insurer’s Claims Administrator as soon as possible and within 30 days of the expense being incurred, please.

Process to Obtain Policy Certificate:

Once a learner is enrolled at Liffey College, the college will apply for the learner’s policy through AcademyPlus via their online portal, providing the learner’s details, including the email address. The learner will then receive an email from AcademyPlus with four attached files:

  1. Evidence of Cover
    Policy Document
  2. PCN Medical Summary of Cover
    Scheme Policy Wording
  3. PCN Learner Protection Summary of Cover
    Scheme Policy Wording
  4. PCN Emergency Income Support Summary of Cover
    Scheme Policy Wording

Please note: Carefully read these files. If you notice any mistakes or do not receive the email from AcademyPlus, please contact us at info@liffeycollege.ie.