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  1. GP visit cards

    Check the status of a registration. You can use your reference number to check the status of your GP visit card registration online. When you apply online, you get a reference number at the end of the application process. When you apply by post and give a mobile number, we send a reference number by text. If you don't give a mobile number, we ...

  2. Check the status of your application

    Check the status of your application. You can use your reference number to check the status of your medical card application online. When you apply online, you get a reference number at the end of the application process. When you apply by post and give a mobile number, we send a reference number by text. If you don't give a mobile number, we ...

  3. Eligibility Status Check

    Eligibility Status Check. For Medical Card/GP Visit Cards: please enter the 8 characters on the card (GMS no.). The card characters may contain both letters & numbers and will always end in a letter. Example 1234567 A, 1A23456 A or A1B23456 C For Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) please enter your DPS card details. The card characters, followed by a ...

  4. GP visit cards

    Your GP visit card covers the cost of visits to your GP and visits to GP out-of-hours services. Blood tests to diagnose or monitor a condition are covered. The GP visit card does not cover hospital charges. Prescribed drugs are not free but may be covered by the Drugs Payment Scheme. You can apply for a GP visit card online.

  5. Hse

    Welcome to Primary Care Schemes Online. By creating an account you can apply for the following schemes online: Medical Card / GP Visit Card. Drug Payment Scheme. Carers GP Visit Card. If you need help please look at our Frequently Asked Questions. person_add Create account. login Login.

  6. Under 8s GP visit card

    To apply for an under 8s GP visit card by email or post, download and fill in the Under 8s GP Visit Card application form (PDF, 244KB, 4 pages). Download the Irish version of the form. You can also phone 0818 22 44 78 to order an application form in the post.

  7. Medical cards and GP visit cards

    The medical card scheme entitles certain people to free public health services. This document explains the medical card and how to apply for it. Under 70s means test for medical card and GP visit card. How your income is assessed for the medical card and GP visit card if you are under 70 years of age. Over 70s means test for medical cards.

  8. HSE encourages people to apply for the GP visit Card online

    "GP visit cards allow the holders to access GP care without charges. If you have a GP visit card, you don't have to pay to see your doctor, but you will have to pay for medicines and other services." People can apply for a GP visit card if they are age 8 to 69, live in the Republic of Ireland or plan to live here for at least a year, and ...

  9. New online Medical Cards/GP Visit Cards application service launched

    Using medicalcard.ie people can check online if they qualify for a Medical Card/GP Visit Card. Those who qualify based on their income, can prepare their application online, print the check list and submit it directly with the supporting documents. A lo-call phone number, 1890-252-919, is available if assistance is required when using the site.

  10. PCRS Online Services

    Online Eligibility Confirmation - check online for Medical Card, GP Visit Card or DPS eligibility for a known GMS number. ... The Primary Care Reimbursement Service launched its GP Application Suite in June 2006 to provide a number of online services for its GP customers. Since then some 1400 (64%) of contracted GPs have registered to use the ...

  11. Services for medical card and GP visit card holders

    With a medical card, you can get many public services for free.With a GP visit card, you can get free GP visits.. If you have a medical card or GP visit card, your doctor must treat you in the same way they treat private patients. GPs have a contract with the HSE listing the services they must provide for medical card and GP visit card holders.

  12. Over 70s GP visit card

    To apply for an over 70s GP visit card by email or post, download and fill in the Over 70s GP visit card application form (PDF, 422KB, 4 pages). Download the Irish version of the form. You can also phone 0818 22 44 78 to order an application form in the post.

  13. Medical cards

    Medical cards for people aged 16 to 25, including students. If you are aged 16 to 25 and dependent on a parent or guardian, you are eligible for a medical card if your parent or guardian has a medical card. If you are already included on your family's card, you will be sent your own card when you turn 16.

  14. Welcome [www.sspcrs.ie]

    Check if your GP has signed up. Your GP of choice may not be listed if they have not signed the Agreement to Provide Service to children under 8, or if they are not accepting any further registrations. You can pick another GP. Your GP's application to join the Under 8s scheme, may be being processed. The list of participating GPs is updated ...

  15. gov

    GP Visit Card scheme expansion. Free GP Care, with a means tested GP visit card, is now available for 430,000 more people in Ireland aged between 8 and 69. The Department of Health, supported by the HSE, are working to raise public awareness and prompt GP visit card applications. We would appreciate your help in making the public aware of the ...

  16. Applying for a medical card

    GPs who accept medical cards or GP visit cards Appeal a medical card decision ... Check the status of your application HSE Live - we're here to help. Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: Closed Bank holidays: Closed ...

  17. Minister for Health encourages people to apply for GP Visit Cards as

    They have twins Cian and Luke aged 2, who go to crèche at a cost of €700 per week. They would be eligible for a family GP visit card; Cian is a delivery driver working in Dublin earning €36k per year. He is currently renting, sharing with a friend, his portion of the rent is €1,250 per month. Cian would be eligible for a GP visit card

  18. GP visit cards for children under 8

    With the GP visit card, your child can visit a participating GP (family doctor) for free and get free specific assessments (see 'What is covered' below). Children aged 6 and 7 now qualify. The GP visit card for children was initially only available for children under the age of 6. On 11 August 2023, it was extended to children who are 6 and 7.

  19. How much you can earn and still qualify for a medical card

    The 3 amounts are added together to give you a qualifying financial threshold. This figure is the maximum amount you can earn as your net weekly income in order to qualify for a medical card. Qualifying financial threshold. Basic rate amount + amount for dependants + allowable expenses = amount you can earn a week and qualify for a card.

  20. Over 70s means test for medical cards

    If you are aged over 70, you automatically qualify for a GP visit card. You can get a medical card instead if your weekly income is below a certain amount. Your income, savings and investments are reviewed by the HSE in the means test. However, there are certain exceptions. Check if you automatically qualify for a medical card, as some people ...

  21. Under 70s means test for medical card and GP visit card

    If you are aged under 70 when you apply for a medical card or GP visit card, the HSE will review your situation and your weekly income to check if you qualify. This may include a review of your financial situation, called a means test. Your income, savings, investments and property are assessed in the means test, but there are certain exceptions.

  22. Medical cards

    GP visit cards; EHIC; Find urgent and emergency care; Health information, advice, support and services. COVID-19 Health A to Z Schemes and allowances Screening and vaccinations ... Learn how to apply for a medical card and check the status of your application. Managing your medical card