Written answers
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Department of Health
Medical Cards
5:00 pm
Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting time for processing medical card renewal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/11]
Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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I have asked the Health Service Executive to confirm the current waiting time for processing medical card renewals. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.
Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health the purpose of requesting proof of house insurance from persons making applications for medical card renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33830/11]
Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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The purpose of requesting proof of house insurance from persons making applications for medical card renewals is to assist in determining a person's net income, as per the medical card guidelines. Some housing costs such as house insurance costs, can be offset against an applicant's income and improve their chances of qualifying for a medical card.
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