If a married person makes an application in their sole name, are they asked what their joint income is?If they made a joint application, maybe try again and make separate applications - it might make a difference.
It is certainly worth applying, but as it is means tested, any savings/investments/other assets in their own name or held jointly, are considered, and if these are >36k, this impacts on the means test, however they also take into account, dependants, ongoing medical expenses,household insurance, and other expenses. There is more info in the link aboveIf a married person makes an application in their sole name, are they asked what their joint income is?
In my case I have a private pension and state pension but my wife only has a state pension.
Would she qualify on her own?
Is it the actual income that you get from these investments that is taken in to consideration or the amount of capital that you have in savings etc.It is certainly worth applying, but as it is means tested, any savings/investments/other assets in their own name or held jointly, are considered, and if these are >36k, this impacts on the means test,
Yes, i am aware, as i previously said “this impacts” on the means test, only if, the total is greater than 36k for a sole person, double for a couple.Is it the actual income that you get from these investments that is taken in to consideration or the amount of capital that you have in savings etc.
Is it the actual income that you get from these investments that is taken in to consideration or the amount of capital that you have in savings etc.
As far as I know a couple cannot make separate applications for medical cards. They are always treated as one item in an application and either do get the card- or not at all.If a married person makes an application in their sole name, are they asked what their joint income is?
In my case I have a private pension and state pension but my wife only has a state pension.
Would she qualify on her own?
The couple in your example will qualify for a general medical card since their only income is the state pensions.Some friends have retired and i suggested they apply for the Medical card, both are aged 67, and both receive the full state contributory Pension, as their sole
income, and total savings are under 25k. There are no other assets/savings, other than their own home.
When they were completing the online form, and saved it, they got an auto message saying they don’t qualify, but can continue with the application if they wish.
My understanding was applicants qualify, if their sole income is a state payment, which is the case here, perhaps i am mistaken, but is looks clear enough on Citizens Advice:
Under 70s means test for medical card and GP visit card
How your income is assessed for the medical card and GP visit card if you are under 70 years of age.www.citizensinformation.ie
“If your only income is from social welfareor HSE payments, you will get a medical cardeven if your income is over the income limits for your age and situation”
Is anyone with more knowledge on Medical Cards for under ‘70’s have more information or clarity on this ?
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