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Independent, Ireland: 1,300 will miss out because of means test

Source: Uinta County News

Dublin : Ireland | about 1 year ago

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Eilish O'Regan Health Correspondent UP TO 1,300 pensioners who would have automatically received a medical card after turning 70 next year are now expected to lose out. Taoiseach Brian Cowen now insists that with this week's introduction of a more generous means test, only five per cent...

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Independent, Ireland: Harney can't explain how €100m in cost savings will ...

News Source: Uinta County News | about 1 year ago

Health Minister Mary Harney insisted that €100m of savings could still be made, despite the Government's climbdown on means-tested medical cards for the over 70s. She claimed that money would be saved through a reduction in the amount paid to GPs...
Independent, Ireland: 1,300 will miss out because of means test

News Source: Uinta County News | about 1 year ago

Eilish O'Regan Health Correspondent UP TO 1,300 pensioners who would have automatically received a medical card after turning 70 next year are now expected to lose out. Taoiseach Brian Cowen now insists that with this week's introduction of a more...
The Irish Times: Card fee for all over-70s to be put to Cabinet

News Source: Androscoggin News | about 1 year ago

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News Source: Androscoggin News | about 1 year ago

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