Who do I contact about my medical card?
If you have any questions before you send your application, you can phone Lo-call 1890 252 919, contact your Local Health Office, or email [email protected]. You can apply online for a medical card on mymedicalcard.ie. This is the quickest method of getting the card.
Who is entitled to a medical card in the Republic of Ireland?
ordinarily resident
Anyone who is ‘ordinarily resident’ in the Republic of Ireland can apply for a medical card or GP visit card. This includes families, single people, even those working full or part-time. ‘Ordinarily resident’ means that you are living here and intend to live here for at least one year.
What is a CHO area?
CHOs are community healthcare services outside of acute hospitals, such as primary care, social care, mental health, and other health and well-being services. In each CHO, a Chief Officer will lead a local management team which focuses on all of the specialist services in their area.
What are the HSE areas?
Community healthcare services
- Area 1: Donegal, Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan, Cavan/Monaghan.
- Area 2: Galway, Roscommon, Mayo.
- Area 3: Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary/East Limerick.
- Area 4: Kerry, North Cork, North Lee, South Lee, West Cork.
- Area 5: South Tipperary, Carlow Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford.
How long does it take to get a medical card?
It usually takes about two to four weeks. According to a recent release from the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use, paper applications were processed in about 23 days, and online applications took about 17 days. However, patients no longer have to wait for a physical card to come in the mail.
Where do I send my medical card form?
To apply for a medical card by post:
- Download the form in English or Irish or LoCall 1890 252 919 to order one.
- If you have any questions about the form, call us before you fill it out.
- Post the completed form to the National Medical Card Unit, PO Box 11745, Dublin 11, D11 XKF3.
What is the income limit for a medical card in Ireland?
Some categories of people are exempt from the means test, including people entitled to a medical card under EU Regulations. From 1 November 2020, the weekly income limit for a single person over the age of 70 is €550. The weekly income limit for a couple is €1,050.
What does cho4 mean?
CHO
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| CHO | Carbohydrate (chemical formula Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen) |
| CHO | Chemical Hygiene Officer |
| CHO | Chief Happiness Officer (work happiness expert) |
| CHO | Community Health Outreach (various locations) |
What is Cho in HSE?
Each Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) will have a Chief Officer in the area who will lead a local management team that includes focus on all of the specialist services in their area.
What is the HSE in Ireland?
The HSE is a large organisation of over 100,000 people, whose job is to run all of the public health services in Ireland. The HSE manages services through a structure designed to put patients and clients at the centre of the organisation. The revised Code was approved by the Minster for Health in December 2015.
Who set up the HSE?
The Executive was established by the Health Act, 2004 and came into official operation on 1 January 2005. It replaced the ten regional Health Boards, the Eastern Regional Health Authority and a number of other different agencies and organisations.