Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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715. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider increasing the eligibility levels for medical cards for single person's to two thirds of that of a couple in veiw of the hardship experienced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49551/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The income thresholds for a standard means tested medical card are determined by the HSE and the current weekly rates for a single person living alone and a married/cohabiting couple are detailed below.

The Deputy will note that the rate for a single person living alone is approximately ⅔ of that of a couple for both age categories in the following table: