Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
1143. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will include new medical stoma appliances in the list of reimbursable items under the GMS scheme; when the list of reimbursable items was last revised to include a new stoma product; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship both medical and financial caused to persons by delays in approving such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35465/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraA range of stoma products is on the List of Reimbursable Items under the GMS Scheme. Furthermore, where a product that is not on the list is required, application can be made by a medical card holder for the product to be made available through discretionary hardship arrangements.
The HSE is reviewing on a sequential basis, all non drug items on the list. Clinical nutritional products have been completed, significant work on dressings has been conducted and the HSE hopes to proceed to the Ostomy-Colostomy area later this year, as resources allow.
