Medical Card

Orlan65

Can someone please let me know that when they are calculating to see if you are entitled to a medical card do they take your Gross Pay or is it Gross less Tax and Pris.
Thanks

Balagan

When we make an assessment for a Medical Card, we only assess you and your spouse's or partner's income after Tax and PRSI are deducted. We also make allowances for rent and mortgage payments, for childcare expenses, and travel to work expenses. Income or possible income from property is taken into account less any necessary associated costs.

You can read further here on qualifying because of undue hardship etc., http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/find_a_service/entitlements/medical_cards/your_guide_to_medical_cards.html#qualify

Orlan65

hi thanks for that it is great to know

JP Liz V1

Can you work part time and qualify for a medical card? What is the min and max your weekly take home pay must be to qualify?

Balagan

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Can you work part time and qualify for a medical card? What is the min and max your weekly take home pay must be to qualify?

All that info here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/entitlement_to_health_services/medical_card.html plus information on how loans, regular prescribed medication costs etc., are taken into account.