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Medical Card over 70's

  • 01-03-2010 10:25pm
    #1
    oldyouth
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    Hi,

    Can some help me interpret the income guidelines for the medical card for over 70's. I've been given the task of completing the renewal form for my parents and I think I have it but would like confirmation

    The Citizens Information website http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/health/entitlement-to-health-services/medical_card#rules states that a couple (well over 70) can earn up to €1,400 per week and be within the limits. Well, they are far below that but they do have savings. From what I can make out, interest earned on up to €72k is ignored and it is €1 per €1k on the next €10k and €2 per €10k on the next tier etc.

    My question is, are the amounts per €10k assessed as weekly income?

    For example if they had €100k in savings, would the weekly earnings be assessed as follows
    €0 -€72k = €0
    €72k to €82k = €10
    €82k to €92k = €20
    €92k to €100k = €32

    Total earnings = €62 per week plus whatever pension they get

    Am I right???

    Thanks in advance


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