Retaining the Medical Card

If you are unemployed for 12 months or more, you may keep your Medical Card for up to 3 years in certain circumstances, when you get a job. If you take up full-time employment, you will retain your medical card for 3 years from the date you start work. If you take up part-time employment, the 3-year period starts from the date your income exceeds the relevant medical card guideline.