P Purplelal Registered User Messages 1 3 Nov 2019 #1 Hi guys. I was just wondering does anyone know if you get married can you keep your Invalidity pension and most importantly can you keep you medical card. I couldnt afford to lose my medical card if I got married.
Hi guys. I was just wondering does anyone know if you get married can you keep your Invalidity pension and most importantly can you keep you medical card. I couldnt afford to lose my medical card if I got married.
G gipimann Registered User Messages 5,145 3 Nov 2019 #2 Your Invalidity Pension is based on your PRSI contributions, and isn't means-tested, so you won't lose it. The assessment for medical cards will include any income that your future spouse receives, so may be affected.
Your Invalidity Pension is based on your PRSI contributions, and isn't means-tested, so you won't lose it. The assessment for medical cards will include any income that your future spouse receives, so may be affected.