Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
562 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to add Crohn’s disease to the list for the long-term illness scheme; the actions that must be taken to make this happen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31840/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra564 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a submission on long-term illness scheme (details supplied). [31844/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra565 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the enclosed query on Crohn’s disease and the long-term illness scheme (details supplied). [31845/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra568 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the enclosed query on Crohn’s disease and the long-term illness scheme. [31848/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra569 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the enclosed query on Crohn’s disease and the long-term illness scheme. [31849/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 562, 564, 565, 568 and 569 together.
There are no plans to extend the list of eligible conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme.
Under the Drugs Payment Scheme no individual or family pays more than €120 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme is easy to use and significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines.
In addition, people who cannot, without undue hardship, arrange for the provision of medical services for themselves and their dependants may be entitled to a medical card. In the assessment process, the Health Service Executive can take into account medical costs incurred by an individual or a family. Those who are not eligible for a medical card may still be able to avail of a GP visit card, which covers the cost of general practice consultations.
