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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act – 2009
A FAIR DEAL
This is a broad description of the scheme not a legal
interpretation. Further details available from: http://www.dohc.ie/issues/fair_deal.
This includes information on the Public Information Leaflet on the
Nursing Homes Support Scheme – A Fair Deal, FAQs on the
Nursing Homes Support Scheme – A Fair Deal and Examples of
Co-Payment under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme.
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Read more... [Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act - 2009]
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Home Choice Loan is a mortgage provided through a number of local authorities for First Time Buyers who cannot get sufficient finance from a bank or building society.
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Read more... [Home Choice Loan]
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The Government has announced that with effect from 1 January 2009 new income thresholds will apply for medical cards for people aged 70 and over.
The current arrangements for medical cards will continue to apply until the end of this year. Rules for over 70s Medical Card What is a medical card? A medical card is issued by the HSE and it is a similar size to a plastic credit card. People who have a medical card are entitled to a range of Health Services free of charge. What Health Services are available free of charge if I have a medical card? If you hold a medical card you are entitled to the following services:
· Doctor Visits – A range of family doctor or GP services from a chosen doctor contracted to the HSE in the local area.
· Prescription Medicines: The supply of prescribed approved medicines, aids and appliances such as wheelchairs, crutches etc.
· Certain Dental, Ophthalmic (Eye) and Aural (Ear) health services
· Hospital Care – all in-patient services in public wards in public hospitals, which includes public consultant services.
· Hospital Visits – all out-patient services in public hospitals that include public consultant services.
· Maternity Cash Grant for the birth of each child
· Medical and Midwife Care for mothers, which include health care related to pregnancy and the care of the child for six weeks after birth
· Some personal and social care services – public health nursing, social work services etc |
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Read more... [Rules For Over 70s Medical Card]
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The National Treatment Purchase Fund:
Aims to reduce waiting times for patients longest on public hospital waiting lists
Will arrange and purchase treatment for public patients
Will only arrange treatment with the permission of each patient
Will arrange treatment in a confidential manner
Is committed to assuring and monitoring quality standards in relation to clinical treatment and patient care
Is committed to ensuring that your are satisfied with the quality of care and communication your experience under this initiative.
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Products and Grants
What Technologies are Eligible?
The grants will be provided to householders over the next 5 years who invest in renewable energy based heating systems under the following categories:
Solar heating - for space heating and/or hot water
Heat pump - horizontal collector, vertical collector, well water or air source
Wood Chip or Pellet stoves – with or without integral boiler
Wood Chip or Pellet boilers
NOTE: Product must be listed, at the date of application, on SEI’s list of conforming equipment (available on request or online)
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Read more... [Greener Homes Scheme]
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What is a GP Visit Card? The cards can allow individuals and families in Ireland to visit their family doctor free of charge. You must pay for prescribed drugs, medicines and other health services. If a person is granted a GP Visit Card they should also apply for a Drugs Payment Scheme Card. Am I entitled to a GP Visit Card? The income guidelines for GP Visit Cards are higher than Medical Cards. The allowances for rent, mortgages and childcare brings many people’s income within the guidelines. If a person applies for a medical card and it is declined, a person is automatically assessed for a GP Visit Card. People can apply for a GP Visit Card on the means that medical costs causes a person undue financial hardship e.g. ongoing medical condition. A person’s entitlements to a GP Visit Card are reviewed periodically. |
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Read more... [Your Guide to GP Visit Cards]
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