Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015
115. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review an application for a medical appliance benefit by a person (details supplied), given the person's considerable medical conditions and costs. [40043/15]
View answerThe medical appliance benefit available under the Department’s treatment benefit scheme is based on a person’s PRSI contribution record. PRSI paid at classes A,E,H, or P counts towards eligibility.
The person concerned is self-employed and is paying class S contributions. This is a reduced-rate contribution which does not count towards treatment benefit; as a result he is not qualified under the scheme.
However if he has a Medical Card he should contact his local HSE office, who will be able to advise of entitlements under their scheme.
