Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
848. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on a treatment benefit application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be re-examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28560/23]
View answerThe Treatment Benefit Scheme provides dental, optical and aural services to insured workers, the self-employed, retired people and their dependent spouse/partner who have the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions.
The person concerned does not qualify for treatment benefit in her own right as she paid a class of PRSI contribution which is not reckonable for treatment benefit.
She cannot be considered for Treatment Benefit under her spouse's social insurance record as her weekly income exceeds the limit.
I trust this clarifies matters for the deputy.
