HSE healthcare eligibility

Medical Card and GP Visit Card checker

Uses the HSE National Assessment Guidelines effective 1 April 2026, including household rates, dependants, allowable expenses, capital and automatic routes.

AgeHouseholdNet weekly household income (€)Allowable weekly expenses (€)Savings, investments and other property (€)Dependent children under 16Dependent children over 16Of those, third-level without grant

I ordinarily live in Ireland or intend to live here for at least one yearAll household income is from social welfare paymentsI receive Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s BenefitSerious illness or exceptional medical costs put the household under financial pressure

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Indicative HSE assessment

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Official HSE guidelines

Important: This is an initial assessment, not an HSE decision. Only include expenses the HSE accepts and subtract any grant or allowance that already contributes to them. Keep evidence for every figure.