Written answers
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Department of Health
Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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701. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include ulcerative colitis, which is a chronic incurable condition, on the list of qualifying ailments for qualification for a long-term illness medical card; and if not, the reason in view of the circumstances of the condition and the potential medical costs involved. [7696/14]
Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness scheme.
Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €144 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme 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 GP consultations.
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