Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012
194 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been waiting since August 2011 to receive a renewed medical card and a medical card in respect of the person’s spouse despite being in recovery for cancer, regularly have to attend a GP and doctor and having twice through registered post sent additional information to the PCRS as requested. [7129/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
195 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a medical cardholder may continue to use a medical card while a review of the person’s renewal application is being considered in view of the long delays in the medical card section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7138/12]
View answerUnder new procedures, a Medical Card will remain valid, irrespective of the expiry date shown on the card, once the Medical Card holder is genuinely engaging with the HSE review process. Eligibility can be confirmed by any Doctor or Pharmacist, or the Medical Card holder online at www.medicalcard.ie or through the GP practice systems.
