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Medical cards for the over-70s

Sir, – May I draw your attention to the fact that the HSE already applies a means test to medical cards for the over-70s (Editorial…

Tue Jul 24 2012 - 01:00

Sir, – May I draw your attention to the fact that the HSE already applies a means test to medical cards for the over-70s (Editorial, July 21st)? I reached 70 18 months ago but was rejected for the medical card on being stated to have failed the HSE’s means criteria. – Yours, etc,

T COLEMAN,

Poulshone,

Gorey, Co Wexford.