Helpful Information About Medical Financial Supports
Medical CardÂ
A Medical Card provides access to free medical services and reduced prescription medication costs. All children who qualify for DCA are entitled to a medical card without a means test. You can also qualify based on income and financial circumstances. Read more about the Medical Card.
GP Visit Card
Similar to the Medical Card, a GP Visit Card provides free access to general practitioner services for individuals and families who may not qualify for a Medical Card. It covers doctor visits and can help manage the cost of a child's healthcare needs. Read more about the GP Visit Card.
​The Drugs Payment Scheme in Ireland is a program that caps the monthly cost of prescription medications for individuals and families. Once a person's prescription costs reach a certain threshold in a month, they won't have to pay any more for prescription drugs during that period. Read more about the Drugs Payment Scheme.
Long-term Illness Scheme
The Long-Term Illness Scheme is a government initiative that provides some individuals with specified chronic illnesses and conditions access to free healthcare services and medications. Read more about about the Long Term Illness Scheme.