Independent TD Brian Stanley is making the point after raising it with the Health Minister.
People in the Midlands should check to see if their income makes them eligible for a general GP visit card.
Independent Laois TD Brian Stanley is urging people to check after raising the issue of Medical Card blockage issues with the Health Minister.
The qualifying threshold for a standard medical card for a single person is currently any figure below €184 a week after tax, which can go up to around €418 for a GP visit card.
Deputy Stanley says low and middle income workers can benefit the most from this:
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