Ireland Health, Dental, Life & Pension Benefits

InfoLibraryclock icon4 MIN READ·calendar iconUPDATED JUN 19, 2026

Toku provides Irish employees with employer-sponsored health insurance (Irish Life 4D Health 4), optional dental coverage (DeCare), automatic life and disability insurance, and a pension plan.

Toku provides employer-sponsored benefits in Ireland through Irish Life (medical insurance and pension) and DeCare (dental). These benefits are designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and long-term retirement planning.

Some benefits require enrollment, while others are provided automatically. Please review the sections below to understand how each benefit works.

📄 Detailed schedules of benefits are available here:


Summary of Health Insurance (Irish Life - 4D Health 4 Plan)

Toku partners with Irish Life Health to provide private medical insurance alongside Ireland’s public healthcare system via our broker- Kota.

Employees may opt in to coverage during eligibility windows.

Plan Overview

  • Provider: Irish Life Health
  • Plan Name: 4D Health 4 (4D4)
  • Coverage Type: Private medical insurance
  • Hospital Access: Public, private, and semi-private hospitals (subject to plan terms)

Eligibility & Enrollment

  • Enrollment is optional and can be completed directly in your Toku account under the Benefits tab.
  • Employees must opt in during onboarding or eligible enrollment periods
  • Coverage begins once enrollment is confirmed by the insurer

Premium & Cost Overview

Annual Medical Premiums

Category Annual Premium (€)
Adult €1,976.20
Young Adult (18 - 20) €987.90
Young Adult (21) €1,109.50
Young Adult (22) €1,326.10
Young Adult (23) €1,542.80
Young Adult (24) €1,759.40
Young Adult (25+) €1,976.20
Child (1 - 3) €584.60
Child (4+) €584.60
Newborn €0

How to Use Your Health Coverage

  • Access care through Irish Life’s approved hospitals and providers
  • Submit claims directly to Irish Life
  • Certain services are reimbursed up to annual limits
  • Pre-authorization may apply for specific procedures

Summary of Covered Medical Services

The sections below provide an overview of services covered under the 4D Health 4 plan.

Hospital & In-Patient Coverage

  • Private and semi-private hospital accommodation
  • €50 excess per claim
  • €2,000 co-payment for certain orthopedic procedures
  • Maternity care:
    • Public hospital maternity services
    • Consultant fees
    • Home birth support
  • Psychiatric inpatient treatment
  • Emergency inpatient treatment abroad:
    • Hospital bills covered up to €100,000
    • Medical repatriation covered up to €1,000,000

Out-Patient & Day-to-Day Care

  • GP consultations:
    • 75% reimbursement
  • Minor injury clinics (virtual and in-person)
  • Outpatient maternity consultant fees
  • Physiotherapy:
    • €40 per visit
    • Up to 10 visits per year
  • Health screening:
    • Up to €200 per year
  • Menopause benefit, HPV vaccine, and nutrition recovery benefit:
    • Partial reimbursement

Child & Developmental Benefits

  • Child development assessments:
    • 75% covered
    • Up to €300 per assessment

Summary of Dental Coverage (DeCare)

Toku offers optional dental coverage through DeCare. If you are interested in enrolling, please reach out to [email protected] to complete your application.

Dental Plan Overview

Benefit Coverage
Routine exams & cleanings 100%
Basic treatments (fillings, extractions) 70%
Major treatments (crowns, root canals) 70%
Orthodontics (ages 8 - 18, one-time) €1,250
Oral cancer benefit €2,000 lump sum / €3,000 rehabilitation

Children receive additional coverage for sealants and space maintainers.

Dental Premiums (Monthly)

Coverage Type Gross Monthly Rate (€)
Employee (TC3 Plus) €22.28
Employee + Child €39.31
Employee + Spouse €40.76
Family €64.97

Summary of Life & Disability Insurance

Life and disability insurance are provided automatically to eligible employees.

Coverage Overview

  • Life Insurance:
    • 4× annual base salary
    • Non-medical limit: €900,000
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD):
    • 66.67% of salary (less social security benefits)
    • Paid until state retirement age
    • Non-medical limit: €75,000
    • Includes 6% premium protection Coverage begins from day one of employment.

Summary of Pension (Irish Life)

Toku partners with Irish Life to provide a supplemental defined contribution pension plan. If you are interested in enrolling, please reach out to [email protected] to complete your application.

Contribution Overview

  • Employer Contribution: 6% of salary
  • Employee Contribution: 6% of salary

Tax Advantages

  • Tax relief on pension contributions
  • Tax-free investment growth
  • Tax-free lump sum available at retirement (subject to Irish pension rules)

Need Help?

If you have questions about your Ireland benefits or enrollment, please contact the Toku Benefits Team:

📧 [email protected]

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