VETERANS MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION SCHEME
What is it?
It’s a Medical Administration Scheme, that helps you bypass the Irish consultant and Hospital waiting lists. These lists at the moment can have you waiting up to six to twenty four months, just to see a consultant and a further six to eighteen months, to have your medical procedure carried out.
What we can do for you?
We can fast track all our scheme members through our Medical Administration Scheme, this scheme will allow you to receive treatment under the EU/EEA and Cross Border Directive’s (CBD) Treatment purchase plan in conjunction with your own GP, and local credit union of finical institution of your choosing, to your assigned consultants in a Private Hospitals in northern Ireland.
How long does it take to see a consultant?
Normally within four to seven days.
How long to get does it take to have the procedure done?
Normally within five to Eight weeks.
How does this work?
An example would be knee replacement
1. You contact us and receive your example covering Referral letter for your GP
2. You see your GP
3. We give you the name and code for the consultant at your required Private Hospital (Cross Border)
4. You see the consultant (Normally within seven days)
5. If you are confirmed that you need the procedure
6. Your Administration (Forms) is done there and then with costs
7. Forms are returned to HSE for payment
8. Prior Approval form and bank details for payment is sent out
9. Finance is sought for procedure from your lending Institution
10. Procedure booking date is received
11. The procedure is carried out
12. Forms returned to HSE for payment with receipts
13. Approximately nine to twelve weeks after receipts are received by the HSE, a cheque from the HSE will be paid directly to your Credit Union Account or financial institution for the procedure.
Why do you charge €1 for this? It covers the cost of administration the scheme only. CMAS is a non-for profit Limited Company
It’s a Medical Administration Scheme, that helps you bypass the Irish consultant and Hospital waiting lists. These lists at the moment can have you waiting up to six to twenty four months, just to see a consultant and a further six to eighteen months, to have your medical procedure carried out.
What we can do for you?
We can fast track all our scheme members through our Medical Administration Scheme, this scheme will allow you to receive treatment under the EU/EEA and Cross Border Directive’s (CBD) Treatment purchase plan in conjunction with your own GP, and local credit union of finical institution of your choosing, to your assigned consultants in a Private Hospitals in northern Ireland.
How long does it take to see a consultant?
Normally within four to seven days.
How long to get does it take to have the procedure done?
Normally within five to Eight weeks.
How does this work?
An example would be knee replacement
1. You contact us and receive your example covering Referral letter for your GP
2. You see your GP
3. We give you the name and code for the consultant at your required Private Hospital (Cross Border)
4. You see the consultant (Normally within seven days)
5. If you are confirmed that you need the procedure
6. Your Administration (Forms) is done there and then with costs
7. Forms are returned to HSE for payment
8. Prior Approval form and bank details for payment is sent out
9. Finance is sought for procedure from your lending Institution
10. Procedure booking date is received
11. The procedure is carried out
12. Forms returned to HSE for payment with receipts
13. Approximately nine to twelve weeks after receipts are received by the HSE, a cheque from the HSE will be paid directly to your Credit Union Account or financial institution for the procedure.
Why do you charge €1 for this? It covers the cost of administration the scheme only. CMAS is a non-for profit Limited Company
Services
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Outpatient and Day Care Applicants
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Inpatient Care
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Outpatient and Day Care ApplicantsAs a member you and your family will gain exclusive access to a range of exclusive services There is no application process for outpatient or day case care. Once you have a referral from a GP or treating consultant in Ireland you may proceed with your outpatient appointment. A referral from a GP or a consultant abroad is also acceptable. Following the appointment you then submit the necessary receipts to the HSE for reimbursement. Information regarding reimbursement rates prior to your appointment are available by contacting the CBD office. |
Inpatient ApplicantsIf the treatment involves an overnight stay in hospital then it will need to be authorised in advance by the HSE. Prior authorisation can be obtained following the submission of completed application form, accompanied by the appropriate clinician referring letter, in sufficient time to allow the HSE to assess and make a decision. The HSE application form for prior authorisation should be completed by you, the patient, and by the medical professional who is referring you for treatment abroad. |
