Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is covered by the GMS scheme while a decision is being made on their medical card appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38377/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

If a medical card applicant is unhappy with a decision made concerning their entitlement to a medical card/GP visit card, they have a right of appeal to the Health Service Executive (HSE) Appeals Officer. The Appeals Officer will review the original decision and make a decision taking into consideration relevant legislation and guidelines.

When HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service is notified of an appeal by the Appeals Officer, the individual's medical card/GP visit card is reactivated pending the final outcome of the appeal.