Using Your Medical Card

The Medical Card Scheme entitles current card holders to a wide range of services from their family doctor. The doctor receives payment from the State for these services.

There are, however, some services which your family doctor may be able to provide but which are not paid for by the State. The most usual services requested which are not paid for by the State are:

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OR REPORTS FOR LEGAL PURPOSES

EXMINATIONS RELATING TO INSURANCE POLICIES

EXAMINATIONS RELATING TO FITNESS TO DRIVE INCLUDING EYE TEST

PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXAMINATIONS

SCHOOL ENTRY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH FITNESS TO TAKE PART IN SPORTS

SOME VACCINATIONS (INCLUDING TRAVEL VACCINATIONS)

SOME FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES

PREGNANCY TESTS

SCREENING TESTS; INCLUDING BLOOD TESTS & CHOLESTEROL TESTING