Day: April 18, 2019

St. Michael’s House:

https://www.smh.ie/ St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,782 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a

Drugs Payment Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/drugs_payment_scheme.html Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, you pay a maximum of €124 in a calendar month for approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain appliances for use by yourself and your family in that month. If a reference price has been set for the drugs you are prescribed, this is the price that the HSE

Prescription Charges for Medical Card Holders:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/prescription_charges_for_medical_card_holders.html If you have a medical card, there is a charge for prescribed medicines and other items that you get on prescription from pharmacies. The prescription charge is €2.00 for each item that is dispensed to you under the medical card scheme, up to a maximum of €20 per month per person or

Long Term Illness Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/long_term_illness_scheme.html People suffering from certain conditions can get free drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition. These are provided under the Long Term Illness Scheme. This scheme is administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970. The Long

Treatment Benefit Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/treatment_benefit_scheme.html The Treatment Benefit Scheme is run by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) and provides dental, optical and aural services to qualified people. The Treatment Benefit Scheme is available to insured workers, the self-employed and retired people who have the required number of PRSI contributions. Under the

Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/housing_grants_and_schemes/warmer_homes_scheme.html The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes owned by people on low incomes. It is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).Full details of the scheme are on the SEAI’s website. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme provides funding