APPLICATION FORM
LONG TERM ILLNESS SCHEME
The Long Term Illness Scheme applies only to persons suffering from any of the
following diseases or disabilities: Mental Handicap; Mental illness ( for persons under 16
yrs only); Phenylketonuria; Cystic Fibrosis; Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus;
Haemophilia; Cerebral Palsy; Epilepsy; Diabetes Melitus and Diabetes Insipidus;
Parkinson’s Disease; Acute Leukaemia; Muscular Dystrophy; Multiple Sclerosis.
PART I – To be completed by applicant:
I wish to apply for benefit under the above scheme:- (USE BLOCK CAPITALS)
SURNAME:_____________________ FIRSTNAME: ______________________
BIRTH SURNAME: _________________ PHONE NO.___________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________________
MOTHERS MAIDEN NAME: _______________DATE OF BIRTH: ____________
PPSN NO (RSI NO): __________________________
DO YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CARD? YES NO MEDICAL CARD NO: ________
NAME and ADDRESS OF GP/ FAMILY DOCTOR:______________________________
NAME OF HOSPITAL/CONSULTANT: ___________________________________
NAME and ADDRESS OF PHARMACY: _________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: _________________________________________
Or parent/guardian if aged under 16 years
PART II – To completed by applicant’s doctor/consultant
I certify that ________ is under my care for the treatment of______________________
(Insert medical condition) and his/her present requirements for the treatment of the
conditions are as follows:
Medical Preparation Dosage Quantity
Doctor/Hospital
Stamp
Please add additional pages as required.
Signature of Doctor/Consultant: _______________________Date: ________________
PART III – For official use only:
Application approved by: ____________________Grade: ________________________
Date: ___________________ Authorisation Number Assigned______________