David Cullinane
Question:842. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average cost per annum incurred by the State for a general practitioner card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4323/21]
View answerWednesday, 27 January 2021
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GPs who hold GMS contracts are remunerated by the HSE for the services they provide without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Under the GMS scheme GPs receive a range of capitation rates, fee per service payments, as well as practice and other supports.
The cost of GP visit and medical cards varies significantly with the age of the cardholder. The table below shows the average annual cost per medical card and GP visit card holder, by age group, based on all claims for the 12-month period to September 2020.
|
Age Group |
Average Cost per GP Visit Card |
Average Cost per Medical Card |
|
0 – 4 Yrs |
€248 |
€444 |
|
5 – 15 Yrs |
€176 |
€349 |
|
16 - 44 Yrs |
€202 |
€815 |
|
45 – 64 Yrs |
€294 |
€1,439 |
|
65 – 69 Yrs |
€339 |
€1,858 |
|
Aged 70 and over |
€653 |
€2,373 |
Note: Costings compiled by the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service.