Medical card for one spouse only

[dewdrop]

Perhaps a stupid question! We are a married couple and our main income comes from my pension. We do not have a medical card as we are over the threshold. Could my wife apply for a card in her own name as her only entitled income is what i think is called a Dependant Allowance. I am over 70 and she is 67. Thanks

 

[pudds]

Even if your wife applied in her own right, they will still asscess both your means.

If your sure your over the limit, then maybe you could make a claim under undue hardship.

Undue Hardship: People whose income is over the financial guidelines, but the HSE decides that the financial burden of medical or other exceptional circumstances would cause undue hardship

 

[Derry]

My husband is over 70 too & I am a dependant on his pension,but I also have a small occupational pension of€183 per week in my own right. I am under 70 however we both qualified for a full medical card.So I guess you should be ok.

 

[Gerry Canning]

ask for the threshold limits. anecdotally HSE refuse first and re-check on appeal.