Tag: unrecognised illnesses
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Kerry councillor demands overhaul of medical card rules for under-25s
Background: Outdated rules under scrutiny At a Kerry County Council meeting last week, Councillor Angie Bailey delivered a pointed critique of the current medical card assessment rules. She described them as “fundamentally unfair” and said they fail to protect a growing cohort of young people who need medical support the most. The core concern? The…
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Kerry Councillor Pushes Reform of Under-25 Medical Cards
Outdated Rules Under Scrutiny At a recent Kerry County Council meeting, Councillor Angie Baily condemned the current medical card assessment rules for people under 25 as “fundamentally unfair”. She argued that the framework, which determines eligibility for essential healthcare support, is long past its best and fails to reflect the realities of young life in…