Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 July 2020
195. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health when the planned increase in the thresholds for medical cards from €900 to €1,050 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17456/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020 was published on 1 July. This Bill provides, amongst other things, for the necessary legislative amendments to increase the weekly gross medical card income limits for those aged 70 and over to €550 per week for a single person (currently €500 per week) and to €1,050 for a couple (currently €900 per week). The Bill is expected to proceed through the Houses of the Oireachtas this week.
