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Applying for a medical card

How to apply for a medical card including documents to send, checking the status of your application and appealing a decision

  1. Apply for a medical card
  2. Assessment
  3. How much you can earn and still qualify
  4. Documents you need to include with your application
  5. GPs who accept medical cards or GP visit cards
  6. Appeal a medical card decision
  7. Check the status of your application

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