by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 25, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is a Medical Card? A Medical card is issued by the HSE and allows the cardholder certain health benefits for free. To be awarded, a parent needs to pass a means-tested assessment. However, if your child receives Domiciliary Care Allowance or Disability Allowance,...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 10, 2023 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is a Medical Card? A Medical card is issued by the HSE and allows the cardholder certain health benefits for free. To be awarded the Medical Card, a parent needs to pass a means-tested assessment. However, if your child receives Domiciliary Care Allowance or...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 27, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Long-Term Illness Scheme What is the Long-Term Illness Scheme? If your child has specific illnesses or conditions as listed on the HSE Long-Term Illness Scheme, your child may be allowed to obtain treatment, medicines, and equipment directly related to their illness...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 17, 2024 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Carer’s Allowance? Carer’s Allowance is a means-tested payment made to a parent of a child with special needs who takes on the role of a full-time Carer. Parents can potentially work up to 18.5 hours per week. Once your child receives Domiciliary...
by Allan Cuthbert | Apr 19, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Domiciliary Care Allowance? Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment to parents who have children with special needs. Parents need to apply through the Department of Social Protection and show proof that their child needs substantial care when compared...
