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Medical card for over 70s

If you are 70 or over you qualify for a medical card, if your gross income is:

  • not more than €550 a week if you are single
  • not more than €1050 a week for a couple

For couples

If one of you is aged 70 or older, you will both qualify for a medical card, if your combined gross income is €1050 or less a week.

If one of you is aged 70 or older, you will both qualify for a GP visit card, if your combined gross income is over €1050, but not greater than €1,400 a week.

Medical conditions and costs

If you have any long-term medical conditions, you must include a medical report from your doctor or consultant.

If you have high medical costs and you do not qualify for an over 70s card, you can apply for a general medical card or GP visit card.

Email and postal applications

Download and fill in the Over 70s medical card application form (PDF, 450KB, 8 pages).

You can also phone 0818 22 44 78 to order an application form in the post.

Where to send the form

Email:

pcrs.applications@hse.ie

Make sure you include copies of all supporting documents.

Post:

National Medical Card Unit - medical card for over 70s,
PO Box 12629,
Dublin 11

Make sure you include scans or photos of all supporting documents.

Page last reviewed: 20 January 2023