Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 November 2012
256. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if patients that have paid PRSI are charged the Government in-patient levy when staying in hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50316/12]
View answerThe current statutory public in-patient charge is €75 per day, subject to a maximum of €750 in any period of 12 consecutive months. The statutory in-patient charge also applies to day cases. A number of categories of individuals are exempt from the above charge, including those with full eligibility.
The payment of PRSI contributions by an individual is not a relevant factor when determining if an individual is exempt from a charge.
