Medical Card Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2018

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Wednesday, 17 January 2018

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Martin Heydon

Question:

110. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the weekly medical card income limits for persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2186/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive issues Income Guidelines to assist in determining entitlement to Medical Cardsor GP Visit Cards. In revising the income guidelines, the HSE has regard to Government policy, increases in the consumer price index and to other issues which may be relevant.

There are no proposals currently to amend the current income guidelines for the granting of eligibility under the GMS Scheme.

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