Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
661. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that a GP can claim in reimbursements, broken down by category, in tabular form, as part of the provision of antenatal care during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42651/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraGPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold one or more contracts with the HSE for the provision of healthcare services without charge on behalf of the HSE. Under the GMS scheme, GPs are reimbursed by the HSE for services provided to all medical card and GP visit card holders on their panel through annual capitation payments for each patient as well as fee-per-item payments for certain services. GP practices also receive a range of financial supports under the GMS scheme.
The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme provides an agreed programme of care to expectant mothers ordinarily resident in Ireland. This combined medical service is provided by the family GP and a hospital obstetrician and includes a schedule of alternating examinations at the GP’s practice and a maternity unit/hospital, as well as two post-natal visits to the GP. The fees payable to GPs under the scheme are set out in the Health Professionals (Variations of Payments to General Practitioners) Regulations 2016, as shown below.
GP Fees for services rendered under the Maternity and Infant Care Scheme
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Patient’s first visit |
€38.42 |
|
Visits 2-8 (per visit) |
€27.67 |
|
Visit 9 |
€38.42 |
|
Where complete services are provided — patient’s first pregnancy |
€242.85 |
|
Where complete services are provided — pregnancies other than the patient’s first pregnancy |
€270.52 |
|
Additional visits by patients with major conditions, e.g. diabetes, hypertension — fee per visit subject to maximum of 5 visits |
€27.67 |
|
Emergency delivery |
€230.53 |
