What's the income limit for a medical card?

Under 66, €184 a week after tax for someone living alone, €164 living with family, and €266.50 for a couple or single parent. Children, rent, childcare and travel to work add more.

What's a GP visit card?

Free visits to your GP, but not free medicines. Its limits are higher: €418 a week living alone, €607 for a couple. Over-70s, under-8s and carers get one without a check on income.

I'm on Disability Allowance and working. Will I lose my medical card?

Up to €427 a week of your pay isn't counted for the medical card while you're on Disability Allowance.

Carers and disability

Medical card or GP visit card: would I get one?

The HSE's income limits for a medical card and a GP visit card, with the extra allowed for children, rent, childcare and travel.

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Common questions

What's the income limit for a medical card?: Under 66, €184 a week after tax for someone living alone, €164 living with family, and €266.50 for a couple or single parent. Children, rent, childcare and travel to work add more.
What's a GP visit card?: Free visits to your GP, but not free medicines. Its limits are higher: €418 a week living alone, €607 for a couple. Over-70s, under-8s and carers get one without a check on income.
I'm on Disability Allowance and working. Will I lose my medical card?: Up to €427 a week of your pay isn't counted for the medical card while you're on Disability Allowance.

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