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Asthmatic Child benefits?

dok_golf · 2012-04-20 13:22:56

Hello everyone, my daughter was diagnosed today with Asthma. The monthly medicines bill will come to @ 60 euro. Could anyone tell me if she would be entitled to any benefits from Social Welfare? I have already looked up the "long term illness" scheme, and apparently, asthma isn't covered. Would she be entitled to a medical…

20-04-2012 01:22PM

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dok_golf

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Hello everyone, my daughter was diagnosed today with Asthma. The monthly medicines bill will come to @ 60 euro. Could anyone tell me if she would be entitled to any benefits from Social Welfare? I have already looked up the "long term illness" scheme, and apparently, asthma isn't covered. Would she be entitled to a medical card? We are a one income family with a net income of @ 35000.

Thanks for your help

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#2 20-04-2012 02:42PM

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You could apply for a Medical Card/GP visit card. It is means tested but takes into account all outgoings and there is a section at the bottom that you can outline any ongoing medical expenses on. While I don't think you'd have an entitlement to a full medical card the thresholds for a GP visit card are quite high and you may have an entitlement there.

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