Long Term Illness (LTI)

Long Term Illness (LTI) 

Long Term Illness Scheme

 

The Long Term Illness ( LTI ) scheme makes provision for the supply of qualifying medicines and appliances free of charge to individuals who suffer from certainn chronic illnesses. These are : Mental Handicap, Mental Illness (for persons under 16 years only), Phenylketonuria, Cystic Fibrosis, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, Haemophilia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus, Parkinsonism, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophies and Acute Leukaemia.

 

Persons who wish to apply for registration on the scheme must submit an application form, which has to be completed by their doctor, to the local HSE region (Health Board). Persons registered on the scheme are then issued with a LTI book, showing their registration number and itemising the medicines covered.

 

Pick up an application in Farrell’s if you want to apply for the LTI scheme, or to read further about the scheme. Feel free to email us with any further questions.