Terence Flanagan
Question:542. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical card eligibility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14982/14]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2014
542. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical card eligibility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14982/14]
View answerIf one member of a couple is aged 70 or older, they will both qualify for a medical card if their combined gross income does not exceed €900 per week. If one member of a couple is aged 70 or older, they will both qualify for a GP visit card if their combined gross income is over €900 per week but does not exceed €1,400 per week.