Many children aged six and seven can now go to the GP free of charge following the expansion of visitor cards.
The changes were deadlined for the beginning of April and will benefit thousands of eligible children. The budget plans also allow for households with a median income of less than €46,000 to access free GP healthcare.
Kids under the age of six are already entitled to free GP appointments, as well as home visits and out of hours urgent care. You can ensure your child won't miss out on the scheme by following several steps.
