PQ 276
276. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no specific appeal allowed for refusals to over 70s medical card applications; the reason two single persons over 70 who live together are assessed on the basis of a lower income threshold than a couple; the reason over 70s medical card holders have to appeal a refusal on an under 70s appeal form and, as a result, are assessed on the basis of criteria for an under 70 year old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31820/14]
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16 July 2014
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16 July 2014 · Medical Card Appeals
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Willie O'Dea
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276. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no specific appeal allowed for refusals to over 70s medical card applications; the reason two single persons over 70 who live together are assessed on the basis of a lower income threshold than a couple; the reason over 70s medical card holders have to appeal a refusal on an under 70s appeal form and, as a result, are assessed on the basis of criteria for an under 70 year old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31820/14]
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16 July 2014
Medical Card Appeals
276. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no specific appeal allowed for refusals to over 70s medical card applications; the reason two single persons over 70 who live together are assessed on the basis of a lower income threshold than a couple; the reason over 70s medical card holders have to appeal a refusal on an under 70s appeal form and, as a result, are assessed on the basis of criteria for an under 70 year old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31820/14]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2014-07-16/276/
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