Written answers

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Department of Health and Children

Long-Term Illness Scheme

11:00 pm

Photo of Tom HayesTom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 562: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take in relation to adding Crohn's Disease to the list for the long-term illness scheme; the actions that must be taken to make this happen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31840/10]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 564: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a submission on long-term illness scheme (details supplied). [31844/10]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 565: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the enclosed query on Crohn's Disease and the long-term illness scheme (details supplied). [31845/10]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 568: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the enclosed query on Crohn's Disease and the long-term illness scheme. [31848/10]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 569: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the enclosed query on Crohn's Disease and the long-term illness scheme. [31849/10]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 562, 564, 565, 568 and 569 together.

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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