Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2022
312. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if he will consider granting a medical card to all children for whom the domiciliary care allowance is payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58578/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 1st June, 2017, all children for whom a Domiciliary Care Allowance is paid qualify automatically for a medical card without the requirement of a financial assessment.
In order for a child, who does not already hold a medical card, to be registered onto this scheme it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of the child to register their child by completing an online or manual application form.
For further information can be accessed at the HSE website as follows: www2.hse.ie/services/medical-cards/medical-card-for-domiciliary-care-allowance.html
