Medical Card

Gus Ivey

Hello all,

I am not sure if this is posted in the correct section but it's the closest I could find, so here goes...


I broke my leg a few weeks back and spent 18 days in hospital. I had been unemployed from September 2013 up until June 2014. I started working in June on a 10 week contract but due to my injury I am not longer able to work.

My hospital bill came today for €750.00 which needs to be paid in 1 month to avoid any charges. I won't be able to pay this.

I had been eligible to apply for a Medical Card since September but due to my own laziness/stupidity I never did. Is it possible to apply for a Medical Card now to cover the hospital bill? Either way I will need to contact the hospital to explain my financial situation as my disability will only allow me to claim €188 per week from the Social Welfare. Is it normal practice for hospitals to give extra time to people in my situation or are they demanding?

Thanks

Turner

Wrong forum, I will redirect for you.

Turner.