Income limits to change on medical cards for over 70s

Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy has welcomed actions by his Fianna Fáil colleague, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, which will see wide ranging affordable health measures introduced from November 1.

Senator Murphy explained, “Fianna Fáil in Government are committed to ensuring healthcare is accessible for all. This is why Minister Donnelly has received Cabinet sign off on a number of measures which will make access to medical care and medicine more affordable.

From November 1, over 56k people over the age of 70 will now be eligible for a medical card. Income limits will be changed.

"This is the first change to the limits since they were introduced six years ago."

“Prescription charges will be reduced by 50c for all medical card holders. This means people under 70 will pay a maximum of €15 per month for their prescribed medicines, while those over 70 will pay €10 per month.

“The drug payment scheme will also be altered to the benefit of all participants.