Local Fine Gael Councillor Brian Lawlor has welcomed the announcement by the government to changes in the Medical Card, Drugs Payment and Prescription Charge schemes which includes; An increase in Over 70s medical card income limits. €10 reduction in the Drugs Payment Scheme threshold. And a 50 cent reduction in prescription charges for medical card holders.
Cllr Lawlor added “These will take effect from November 1st. Over 70s medical card income limits will increase from €500 per week for a single person to €550, and from €900 to €1050 for a couple. Eligible people over 70 will now only pay €10 per month for prescriptions, with under 70s paying €15 per month. This will be of great benefit to the over 70s. “
