Medical Card/GP Visit Card

If you think you may be eligible for a medical card or a doctor visit card you can apply here https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/medical-cards/applying/apply/

The income limits for Doctor Visit cards have been reduced -if you are unsure if you  qualify here is a link for further information https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/medical-cards-and-gp-visit-cards/gp-visit-cards/#c2b86d

Under 8 years

All children, under the age of 8 years who have a valid doctor visit card can avail of free care from their GP. You must apply to the HSE to receive your card. Simply log onto https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/gp-visit-cards/under-8s/

70 years and older

All adults aged 70 and older are eligible for a Doctor Visit card. You must apply to the HSE to receive your card. Simply log onto https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/gp-visit-cards/over-70s/

If you do not have a valid GP visit or Medical Card here will be a fee for nurse and doctor consultations.
Unfortunately there are many services which the HSE do not cover under this Scheme. These will incur a fee.
Some examples are listed below:

• Travel vaccinations
• Blood tests or investigations
• Passport/Identity reports
• Driving licence medicals
• Insurance medicals/reports
• Sports medicals/reports
• Testamentary capacity/Power of attorney
• Letters in support of applications for services under the Social Welfare Acts (Housing, Clothing).