Medical Card Eligibility

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (1134, 1135)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

1134. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the position on the proposed self-assessment review forms for medical card holders. [35374/13]

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1135. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health when the proposed self-assessment review forms will be issued to medical card holders as standard practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35375/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1134 and 1135 together.

Self-assessment forms are currently issued by the HSE, Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) to Medical Card/G.P. Visit Card holders for both the 0-69 and over 70s age groups.