Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
648. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if there is a mechanism to reimburse a person (details supplied) for private treatment who was referred to Tullamore accident and emergency department with severe pain and subsequently had to seek private treatment due to ongoing pain and the long wait for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45333/18]
View answerMy officials have informed me that there is no scheme which enables people who have paid for private medical treatment in Ireland to seek reimbursement from my Department, the HSE or the NTPF. If a person has private medical insurance they may be able to seek reimbursement from their private medical insurer. Similarly, they may be able to claim tax relief on certain unreimbursed medical expenses incurred. Details are available at their local tax office or on www.revenue.ie.
