Alan Kelly
Ceist:528. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the prescription levy by €5 for all medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30897/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 October 2016
Ceisteanna (528, 529)
Alan Kelly
Ceist:529. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the full cost per annum of reducing the prescription levy by €5 for over 70s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30898/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 528 and 529 together.
The estimated cost of reducing the monthly limit through a reduction in the per item charge from €2.50 to €2.00 is set out in the following table.
|
Full Year* |
From 1 March 2017 |
|
|
All medical card holders |
€23 million |
€19 million |
|
Over 70s |
€12 million |
€10 million |
*Based on estimates provided by HSE.