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Medical Card - valid for three years ?

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  • 20-01-2011 12:40am
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    whirlpool
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    How normal is it for a medical card to be made valid for three years instead of just one?


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    gustafo
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    whirlpool wrote: »
    How normal is it for a medical card to be made valid for three years instead of just one?

    when i got my first medical card it was valid for 1 year, when that expired my next card is valid for 3 years.


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    mrsbyrne
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    whirlpool wrote: »
    How normal is it for a medical card to be made valid for three years instead of just one?
    dont worry about it please, you must deserve to have the comfort of it for three years. it really depends on your circumstances. 3 years is not unusual especially if you or a family member have an on-going medical condition, or very reduced circumstances.


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    paddy147
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    When you get your medical card,it helps to use it regulary,for any future medical card renewal dates and renewal forms.

    If and when you get it,use it.


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    Balagan
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    whirlpool wrote: »
    How normal is it for a medical card to be made valid for three years instead of just one?

    How Long Does the Medical Card Last?
    The card is usually issued for one year after which it is reviewed. Depending on your circumstances it may be issued for a longer period. If your circumstances change, you must inform the HSE as you may no longer be eligible. For example, if your income or family circumstances change, you must inform the medical card section at your Local Health Office as soon as possible.

    In any case, usually once a year, the HSE will ask you to confirm your circumstances. A review form is sent to you, which you must fill in and return to your Local Health Office. If you do not return your review form your application cannot be re-assessed and your card may not be re-issued.
    http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/entitlements/Medical_Cards/Your_Guide_to_Medical_Cards.html#long


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