Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
403. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if medical card applicants can receive medical cover from the date on which their application was received rather than the date of issue; if not, if he will adopt this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43009/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMedical card cover starts from the date the medical card is issued. It should be noted that new applications received for medical card and GP visit card eligibility where the application does not require additional material or information to enable a comprehensive eligibility assessment are processed within 15 working days.
There are no plans at present to change this policy.
