Michael Ferris
Question:308 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health when he will announce a revision of the income guidelines for medical cards due since 1 January, 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Medical Card Eligibility.
Guidelines for issue of medical cards are reviewed towards the end of each year. The relevant guidelines for 1991 were circulated in December 1990 and came into effect on 1 January, 1991.
The following are the current guidelines.
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£ |
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Single person living alone aged under 66 |
77.00 |
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Single person living alone aged 66-79 |
83.50 |
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Single person living alone aged 80 and over |
87.00 |
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Single person living with family aged under 66 |
67.00 |
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Single person living with family aged 66-79 |
72.00 |
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Single person living with family aged 80 and over |
75.00 |
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Married couple aged under 66 |
111.00 |
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Married couple aged 66-79 |
123.50 |
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Married couple aged 80 and over |
130.00 |
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Allowance per child under 16 |
13.00 |
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Allowance for other dependants |
14.50 |
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Allowance for outgoings on house excess over |
13.00 |
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Other allowance Reasonable expenses in excess of £11.50 a week necessarily incurred in travelling to work. |