Medical Card Administration

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Questions (387)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

387. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the processing of medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43063/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Medical card applicants, when advised by the HSE of an unsuccessful application or review, are provided with details of their assessment and are further advised that they can request a review of the decision if they believe their financial or other circumstances have not been correctly assessed. In addition, the applicants will be advised of the option to appeal the decision and the contact details of the Appeals Office.

Should the Deputy wish to provide information about a specific case or cases, I will arrange that the HSE investigates them.