I have applied for an over 70 medical card. I received an acknowledgment from them , they gave me a reference number and the letter also stated that if I did not hear from them by may 10th to contact them. they also said I can view the status of the application on line, when I do this it says that if I don't hear from them by may 5th to get in touch with them. I am well within the limits of pension and savings , I am wondering (A) has anyone had the above experience,, (B) how long before ones birthday does the card issue, my birthday is may 31st. I don't want to ring them until I get a couple of replies just in case the above is normal for card processing.