Michelle Mulherin
Ceist:638. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo [46113/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 October 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
In cases where a decision is made not to grant a medical card, the applicant is informed of the decision. The applicant is notified of the right to appeal the decision and contact details for the appeals office are provided. Where a person submits an appeal to a decision not to renew a medical card within 21 days of that decision, the individual retains the medical card or GP visit card until the appeal is decided. The Appeals officer notifies the appellant of the final decision in the case. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.