Medical Cards

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Questions (560)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

560. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the date the medical card weekly income limit for persons over 70 years of age will be increased by €50 for a single person from €500 to €550 and by €150 for a couple from €900 to €1,050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/20]

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Minister for Health

On the 16th December 2019, the Government approved the drafting of legislation which, inter alia, would give effect to the Budget 2020 commitment to increase the medical card income thresholds for persons aged over 70. Substantial work has been undertaken by officials in this regard.