Q.  I will be moving temporarily to another part of the country. What should I do to ensure that I will still be covered by my Medical Card?

27.08.12

As this would be considered to be a major change in your circumstances, you must inform the HSE as you may no longer be eligible. For example, if your income or family circumstances change, you must inform the HSE Central Medical Card Office as soon as possible. You can use your medical card for up to 3 months if you are living temporarily outside your Local Health Office area. In this case, you can attend any GP in the area participating in the medical card scheme. If you are going to be away longer than 3 months, you should apply to the Local Health Office of that area for a medical card. If you move to a different part of your own Local Health Office area, you can apply to change your doctor.

In any case, the HSE will ask you periodically to confirm your circumstances. A review form is sent to you, which you must fill in and return to the HSE Central Medical Card Office. If you do not return your review form your application cannot be re-assessed and your card may not be re-issued. You may continue to use your expired card while a review is taking place, as long as you continue to be involved in the review process. Your eligibility can be confirmed by any doctor or pharmacist or through the GP practice systems, or you can confirm it yourself online at www.medicalcard.ie .

Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741

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