Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
795. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a change to the assessment guidelines for the over 70s medical card will be considered to take into account net rather than gross income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36114/18]
View answerThere are no proposals at present to amend the current assessment guidelines for the granting of eligibility for medical cards for persons aged 70 and over. However, it should be noted that the gross income limits are reviewed annually and considered in the context of the budget.
