Looking after your health
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Find out how to access the Irish healthcare system as a returning Irish emigrant.
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Outlines things you should consider when buying private health insurance as a returning Irish emigrant. Covers waiting periods, pre-existing conditions, age-related loading and maternity related claims. -
This page includes information on returning to Ireland to care for a family member. -
Children under 8 are entitled to free visits to participating GPs. Find out how to register for the GP visit card for children.This document is in: Medical cards and GP visit cards -
Unless you have a medical card or GP visit card, visits to family doctors are not free. What is a GP visit card and how can you apply?This document is in: Medical cards and GP visit cards -
The medical card scheme entitles certain people to free public health services. This document explains the medical card and how to apply for it.This document is in: Medical cards and GP visit cards -
Entitlement to health services if you are visiting Ireland.This document is in: Health system -
People who move into registered nursing homes may receive financial support from the HSE under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal scheme.This document is in: Health services for older people