Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
256. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost in 2019 of the 10% increase across all general practitioner visit card weekly income thresholds; and the estimated full year cost of same. [14796/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraBudget 2019 provided for a 10% increase across all GP Visit Card weekly income thresholds. The minimum increase to be applied will be €25.
The cost of this measure will be dependent on a number of factors, including the number of additional applications made to the HSE, the timescale within which these are made and the number of applicants who are found to qualify for this benefit. Funding of €18 million in respect of the measure has been included in the HSE's allocation for 2019.
The revised GP Visit Card weekly income thresholds will come into effect from April 1st, 2019.
