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www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE
Access to Private
Health Care in The PDF
...How It Works
STEP 1
You attend the Medical Aid Post/ Sick Parade and are seen by a contracted civilian GP
or an MO.
This is the first step and must take place for payment by the DF to occur later.
STEP 2
The doctor refers you to a private external medical provider for an INITIAL consultation/
investigation.
Don't worry about paperwork – the Doctor and the Medical Accounts Clerk
for your barracks/ station will take care of the sanction form.
STEP 3
You will receive the appointment from the external provider directly to your registered
home address.
You decide what is most convenient for you and the Doctor will facilitate.
STEP 4
The external medical provider will send the bill to the Defence Forces Medical Accounts Clerk.
You should NOT have to pay any money. If there is a misunderstanding ask
the medical provider to ring the Defence Forces Medical Accounts Clerk. The
medical provider will have the contact details.
STEP 5
After you attend the appointment, you MUST return to the GP or MO before any more
treatment or investigation can take place.
This is very important. Don't worry - if you need further treatment the GP or
MO will approve it in the same way.
