The HSE is being called on to ensure that any person that is diagosed with cancer or any other serious illness automatically recieves a medical card.
At present, anyone who applies for a medical card is means tested which can result in delays in processing applications.
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At the December meeting of Clare County Council, elected members supported the calls which would automatically entitle anyone diagnosed with cancer to a free medical card.
Ennis Fianna Fail Councillor Pat Daly, who raised the issue, says it’s an extra strain for patients when they have to worry about medical expenses