Contact Medical Card

Medical Card is handled by the National Medical Card Unit,. These are the official contact details, published by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Benefits.ie is an independent guide and can't deal with your claim. Please contact the HSE using the details on this page.

National Medical Card Unit,

Email: [email protected]
Post: (Postal applications)P.O Box 11745FinglasDublin 11D11 XKF3

General Department enquiries

The Department's general lines can help with Medical Card.

01 864 7100

[email protected]

Eligibility UnitPO Box 11745Dublin 11D11 XKF3

Before you ring

Have your PPS number to hand. You will be asked for it first.
Many changes of circumstance can be done online through MyWelfare without ringing at all.
If you are appealing a decision, you have 60 days from the date on the decision letter.

Not sure this is the right payment? Read what Medical Card is and who can get it.