Written answers

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Department of Health and Children

Long-Term Illness Scheme

10:00 am

Photo of Pat RabbittePat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to review the list of long-term illnesses covered under the long-term illness scheme; if she will consider including the very rare condition Addison's disease to the scheme; if a long-term illness scheme card could be issued to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47077/10]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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There are no plans to extend the list of eligible conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme.

Under the Drugs Payment Scheme no individual or family pays more than €120 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme is easy to use and significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines.

In addition, people who cannot, without undue hardship, arrange for the provision of medical services for themselves and their dependants may be entitled to a medical card. In the assessment process, the Health Service Executive can take into account medical costs incurred by an individual or a family. Those who are not eligible for a medical card may still be able to avail of a GP visit card, which covers the cost of general practice consultations.

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