Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2023
135. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available to cover a pensioner (details supplied) with a medical card who is on disability and is not covered under the scheme. [15720/23]
View answerThe Treatment Benefit Scheme provides dental, optical and aural services to insured workers, the self-employed, retired people and their dependant spouse/partners who have the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions.
The person concerned has the required number of PRSI contributions paid to qualify for the treatment benefit scheme and is qualified for life. As a result, he will be entitled to a free optical examination and a contribution towards the cost of optical appliances. He should contact his optician who will make the application on his behalf.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy
