Seán Haughey
Question:246 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health and Children the income guidelines for eligibility for medical cards in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/02]
Vol. 547 No. 3
246 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health and Children the income guidelines for eligibility for medical cards in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/02]
The medical card income guidelines issued by the chief executive officers of the health boards for 2002 are:
Medical card income guidelines effective from 1 January 2002 (gross income less PRSI deductions)
Per week |
|
€ |
|
Single person living alone (under 66) |
132.00 |
Single person living alone (66-69) |
144.00 |
Single person living alone (70-79) |
285.00 |
Single person living alone (80 or over) |
300.50 |
Single person living with family (under 66) |
117.00 |
Single person living with family (66-69) |
124.00 |
Single person living with family (70-79) |
246.50 |
Single person living with family (80 or over) |
258.00 |
Married couple (under 66) |
190.50 |
Married couple (66-69) |
214.00 |
Married couple (70-79) |
427.00 |
Married couple (80 or over) |
449.00 |
Allowance for each child under 16 |
24.00 |
Allowance for other dependants |
25.00 |
Allowance for house expenses: (e.g. rent, mortgage) – in excess of |
24.00 |
Allowance for cost of travelling to work: Cost allowed per week over |
21.00 |