Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (499)

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

499. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been rejected by the hardship scheme without explanation or notice; and if he will request a review of their case and application for the hardship scheme. [4189/20]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.