asked the Minister for Health the guidelines set down by the Southern Health Board for eligibility for a medical card.
Written Answers. - Medical Card Eligibility.
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The income guidelines used by the health boards, including the Southern Health Board, at present are as follows:
|
£ |
|
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Single person living alone |
53.50 |
|
Single person living with family |
45.50 |
|
Married couple |
77.00 |
|
Allowance per child under 16 |
8.50 |
|
Allowance for other dependant |
10.00 |
|
Allowance for outgoings on house — excess over |
8.50 |
Reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in travelling to work.