If you are dependent on a parent or guardian and they have a medical card or GP visit card after a financial assessment, you will also get a card. But you must also submit your own application.
Parent or guardian does not have a medical card
You can still apply for a medical card if your parent or guardian does not have one.
Financially independent
If you are financially independent you can still apply if you live with your parents or guardians and you:
- earn more than €164 a week, or
- you live on your own and earn more than €184 a week
Financially dependent on a parent or guardian
If you are financially dependent on a parent or guardian and they do not have a medical or GP visit card, you should apply if you have a medical condition.
You will need your parents or guardians to make an application too. Send both applications together.
As a dependant, you will qualify if your parents or guardians qualify.
If you have any questions before you apply, phone us on 0818 22 44 78.