Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 396: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will deal with a matter (details supplied) regarding the over 70 years medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6534/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Under the Health Act 2008, a simplified system of assessment for eligibility was introduced in respect of persons aged 70 or over, based on significantly higher gross income thresholds rather than the standard net income limits. The gross income thresholds are €700 per week for a single person and €1,400 for a couple, as against net income limits of €210.50 for a single person and €298 for a couple.