Apply for benefits and schemes that can help with healthcare costs
HSE services and information
Medical cards
Access medical services, prescription medicines and hospital care for free
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Free or reduced cost healthcare when travelling in Europe
GP visit cards
Free GP visits for over 70s, under 6s and carers
Fair Deal Scheme
Apply for financial support to help pay for the cost of nursing home care
Drugs Payment Scheme
Pay no more than €114 each month for prescribed drugs, medicines and some appliances
Cross Border Directive
Access healthcare in another European state and apply to be refunded the cost
Treatment Abroad Scheme
Apply for treatment abroad if you can’t get the care you need here
Long-Term Illness Scheme
Free medicines and appliances for certain long-term illnesses or disabilities
Blind welfare allowance
A means-tested payment for people who are blind or visually impaired
National Lottery grants
Organisations who provide health and personal social services can apply for funding.
