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Medical card at time of referral, but none now, am I still covered?

  • 05-08-2018 11:27AM
    #1
    djc1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Hey, I’ve had a look online and can’t seem to find anything or anyone talking about the situation I’ve found myself in.

    I was referred by my dentist to a public dental clinic to have my wisdom teeth removed, this referral was made roughly 3 years ago, and I had a medical card at the time of referral.

    I got a letter in the post with a date for surgery and it states that I should bring my medical card or health insurance with me on the day, but, I no longer have a medical card as it’s been 3 years since the initial referral and my health insurance won’t cover the procedure as it’s a prexisting complaint.

    I’m just wondering if I’ll get stung with hospital fees over not having a medical card anymore?

    My own dentist advised that I won’t have to pay because I had a medical card at the time of referral and that it’s not my problem that I waited this long but I’m not really sure what to think.

    Has anyone experienced something similar or know what the deal is? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    Dianthus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭Dianthus


    Best bet is to phone the hospital department ypu have the appointment with, to explain & enquire.


  • #3
    djc1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭djc1991


    Update...
    I phoned the hospital and they say I’ll be charged a small fee, this fee however can not be disclosed, not even an estimate. I will know the fee when I receive it in the post after the procedure.


  • #4
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    djc1991 wrote: »
    Update...
    I phoned the hospital and they say I’ll be charged a small fee, this fee however can not be disclosed, not even an estimate. I will know the fee when I receive it in the post after the procedure.

    Oh a secret fee....how marvelous.....


  • #5
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    djc1991 wrote: »
    Update...
    I phoned the hospital and they say I’ll be charged a small fee, this fee however can not be disclosed, not even an estimate. I will know the fee when I receive it in the post after the procedure.

    What a load of BS. A "small fee" to one person could be unaffordable to another!!

    OP, could you please update us on this small fee after your treatment? Good luck with your treatment.


  • #6
    djc1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭djc1991


    Just an update, the small fee is €80.


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