Long-Term Illness Scheme

Source - Department of Health & Children

In the past if a child has a single diagnosis of autism they were not eligible under this scheme.  However, people with a diagnosis which includes intellectual disability may claim for drugs required for the condition. It has come to our attention that many people with autism who have not received a Medical Card have successfully applied for a Long Term Illness Card.  It is useful for medical items e.g. if your OT recommended a special chair to help with posture they might be able to purchase the chair from the long term illness budget if your child has a long term illness card.

Contact: Your local health board.

Further details on http://www.dohc.ie/public/information/health_related_benefits_and_entitlements/long_term_illness_scheme.html

Or

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/health/health-related-benefits-and-entitlements/long_term_illness_scheme

Source Page: http://www.autismireland.ie/benefits-entitlements/long-term-illness-scheme/

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