Brendan Griffin
Question:1270. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the extension of the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21873/20]
View answerTuesday, 8 September 2020
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The Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020 was enacted on 2nd August 2020. This Act provides, amongst other things, for the necessary legislative amendments to the Health Act 1970 (as amended) to increase the weekly gross medical card income limits for those aged 70 and over to €550 per week for a single person (currently €500 per week) and to €1050 for a couple (currently €900 per week). The Government is finalising decisions on the associated funding for this measure and the implementation date for the commencement for this provision.