What is a GP visit card?

A GP visit card allows you to visit a participating family doctor (GP) for free. The GP visit card does not cover hospital charges. Prescribed drugs are not free but may be covered by the Drugs Payment Scheme. The GP visit card does cover visits to GP out of hours services.

Are all children entitled to a medical card?

People aged 16–25, including students If you are aged 16–25 and dependent on a parent or guardian, you are eligible for a medical card if your parent or guardian has a medical card. (This does not apply if their income is above the means test limit and they have a discretionary medical card.)

Are students entitled to medical cards?

Students are not entitled to a Medical Card unless their parents have such a card, but mature students i.e. over 24 years of age could be entitled to a card in their own right depending on income.

Does GP visit card cover dental?

All medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments e.g., a dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary. The HSE dental section may require written documentation outlining your medical condition and/or medications from your G.P. or other relevant medical person.

Can a child under 6 get a GP Visit Card?

Children under 6 are entitled to free visits to participating GPs. Find out how to register for the GP visit card for children under 6. In certain emergency situations, a healthcare professional can apply for you to get a temporary medical card known as an emergency medical card.

Can you apply for a GP Visit Card if you are under 70?

The HSE will write to people with these cards when they are being re-assessed. If you are aged under 70, you use the same application process to apply for a GP visit card as for a medical card. As part of the application process for the GP visit card, your entitlement for a medical card will also be assessed.

Can a 12 year old go to the GP for free?

THE GOVERNMENT HAS said it has reached an agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) on a revised GP contract which will see – among other measures – free GP care for children aged 12 and under.

Can you go to a GP if you have a medical card?

Family doctors (GPs) provide certain services to medical card holders free of charge. Unless you have a medical card or GP visit card, visits to family doctors are not free. What is a GP visit card and how can you apply? Children under 6 are entitled to free visits to participating GPs.