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The Health Amendment Act Card

People who contracted HCV through the administration within the State of blood or blood products are entitled to a Health Amendment Act Card (HAA card).

Cardholders are entitled to the following without charge:

• GP services.
• Prescribed drugs, medicines and appliances.
• Dental services.
• Ophthalmic services.
• Home support.
• Home nursing
• Counselling services.
• Other services include physiotherapy, podiatry and some alternative therapies.

For further information on applying for the card - www.cchepc.ie/docs/health_amendment_act.pdf
Or contact the appropriate support group for advice.

For further information on entitlements - www.cchepc.ie/docs/primary_and_hospital_services.pdf