Louth Over 70s Can Now Sign Up For Free GP Visits

I welcome the opening of the registration process for over 70s free GP care today. 

Anyone who is over 70 and does not already have a medical card or GP visit card is now eligible to sign up for free doctor’s visits. The service will be available from Wednesday. 

I am delighted that those over 70 years can now avail of the free GP care scheme. Those eligible will be able to sign up from today onwards when the HSE open their public registration process, and the service itself will begin on 5th August.

Those who have a valid Medical Card or GP Visit Card, do not have to register for this scheme. In other words they do not need to take any action. However, for those that do, registration can be done online or manually - forms will be available through the local health office network and pharmacies.

The provision of free GP care to those over 70 was a key focus for Minister for Primary Care, Kathleen Lynch, and builds on the recent successful launch of free GP care for under 6s.

To register online or find out more go to www.gpvisitcard.ie or call 1890 252 919.