Older People in Ireland are entitled to a range of benefits and schemes, to help with medical costs and daily living.

Choose from the options below to find out what you may be entitled to, and how to apply.

• Medical Cards
• Medical Cards for over 70s
• GP Visit Cards
• Long Term Illness Scheme
• Drug Payment Scheme
• Nursing Home Subvention Scheme
• Home Care Packages
• Hospital charges
• Optical benefit
• Hearing Aid grant
• Housing Aid for Older People Scheme
• Carer's Allowance
• Respite Care Grants
• Community Support for Older People Scheme
• Protecting Older People from Elder Abuse