HSE publishes eligibility limits for over-70 medical cards

The HSE has published the eligibility limits it plans to impose on over-70s who are currently entitled to automatic medical cards.

HSE publishes eligibility limits for over-70 medical cards

The HSE has published the eligibility limits it plans to impose on over-70s who are currently entitled to automatic medical cards.

The move to introduce a means test was announced in Tuesday's budget and has attracted widespread criticism from lobby groups representing older people.

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