by michiel | 19-05-2026 | Uncategorized
Short answer: yes. The HSE is legally required to reimburse you for planned surgery in another EU country under the Cross Border Directive. Here is everything you need to know about how much they pay, how long it takes, and how to make the claim. Does HSE Cover...
by michiel | 19-05-2026 | Uncategorized
If your GP has not mentioned GP referral surgery abroad Ireland and the Cross Border Directive, they are not alone — many Irish GPs are unfamiliar with the process. Here is exactly what to say, and what your GP needs to do. Step 1: Know What You're Asking For You are...
by michiel | 19-05-2026 | Uncategorized
If you are an Irish public patient who needs a hip or knee replacement, you already know the problem: the waiting list. What you may not know is that you have a legal right under EU law to skip it entirely — at no extra cost to you. Hip Replacement Waiting List...
by michiel | 23-02-2025 | Uncategorized
I developed knee pain aged 60 in 2019 when training for an ultra-run the length of New Zealand. After six weeks of rest, I was no better and had to stop running altogether. By 2023 even the daily dog walk was a torture. An MRI showed Osteoarthritis with full...
by admin | 25-08-2024 | Uncategorized
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!