The HSE have a very useful Q&A format guide to medical card eligibility and entitlements as well as a more detailed guide. There are separate details on the new regime for over 70’s from January 1st 2009.

The medical card application form is available here.

The national income assessment guidlines are available here.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate in getting in touch with the HSE’s Dublin West Medical Card office at 620646 or 6206462. Alternatively, you can get in touch with Joan Burton TD by email: joan@joanburton.ams2-c6-1.anuhosting.net or phone: 01 618 4006.